CORPORATION SECRETARY/DIRECTOR LEGAL SERVICES– GRADE E2 (1 POST)
An officer at this level
is responsible to the Director General for the overall legal matters and will
be the principal legal advisor to the Authority. The officer is responsible for
providing secretarial and related services to the Board as provided for in the
Act and the Mwongozo Code of conduct for State Corporations.
Duties and
responsibilities
Specific duties and
responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:
- Providing
legal advice to the Authority and ensuring integration of environmental
concerns into policy and legislation at all levels;
- Drafting
the required regulations, guidelines and interpreting the Environmental
Management and Coordination Act, 1999;
- Advising
on international conventions, treaties and agreements related to the environment
to which Kenya is a party and assisting in their implementation;
- Advising
and assisting in various negotiations;
- Drafting
and liaising with various Government Institutions on the establishment and
maintenance of a Registry of International Environmental Conventions and
Treaties to which Kenya is a party;
- Liaising
with relevant Government Institutions and stakeholders on International
Environmental concerns;
- Initiating
legislative proposals, standards and guidelines on the environment.
- Establishing
criteria and procedures for the assessment of environmental quality
standards;
- Monitoring
of the implementation and compliance with legislation; and taking
responsibility for all litigation matters in respect to the Authority;
- Providing
secretarial services to the Board and its Committees;
- Providing
guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters
of Governance;
- Facilitating
Board induction and development and implementation of the capacity
building programmes;
- Preparing
and managing Board Work-Plans;
- Facilitating
Annual Board Evaluation;
- Facilitating
Governance Audits;
- Developing
and implementing the Board Charters, Terms of Reference and the Code of
Conduct and Ethics;
- In
liaison with the Director General, preparing and circulating Board and
Committee notices and papers;
- Taking
minutes in all Board and Committee Meetings;
- Preparing
Reports from Board and Committee field trips;
- Keeping
custody and accountability of the Corporation’s seal, securities,
agreements, minutes, titles and other legal instruments;
- Maintaining
and updating the Register of Conflict of Interest;
- Arranging
the business of the Board’s meetings, keeping records of the proceedings
of Board and performing other duties as the Board may direct;
- Providing
advice on legal and corporate matters to the Board through interpretation
and writing legal opinions;
- Overseeing
implementation of Mwongozo Code of Conduct in the Authority;
- Responsible
for implementation of the directorate’s strategic plan and realization of
its objectives;
- Overseeing
the implementation of performance appraisal system and performance
contract for the Directorate;
- Ensuring
accountability and prudent management of resources and assets and ensuring
compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency,
accountability, ethics and integrity;
- Supervising,
guiding and developing staff working under him or her.
b) Requirements for
Appointment
For appointment to this
position, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Law (LLB) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
University.
- Master’s
degree in Law (LLM), environmental law, or its equivalent qualifications
from a recognized Institution.
- Post
Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
- Be
an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
- Current
practicing certificate.
- Certified
Public Secretary of Kenya (CPS K).
- A
minimum period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience and at least
five (5) years in a senior management role in the Public Service or
Private Sector.
- Leadership
course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Membership
of the Law Society of Kenya and Institute of Certified Public Secretaries
of Kenya (ICPS) or any other relevant professional body in good standing.
- Proficiency
in computer applications.
- Shown
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Fulfilled
the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
Key Competencies and
Skills
- Analytical
skills.
- Communication
skills.
- Strategic
and innovative thinking.
- Interpersonal
skills.
- Ability
to mobilize resources.
- Negotiation
skills.
Terms of service
All the above positions
are on permanent and pensionable terms of service except for the position of Corporation Secretary/Director Legal
Services – Grade
E2, which is on a three (3) years renewable contract.
How to apply
Interested and eligible
candidates are required to visit the NEMA website (www.nema.go.ke)>>
Careers / Vacancies, for the full job descriptions and
specifications.
Candidates should:
- Download
and complete the Bio-data Job Application Form which is available online
from our website (nema.go.ke) >>Quick
Links>>Downloads.
- Submit
an application letter attaching the following:
- Completed
Bio-data Job Application Form. DOWNLOAD
- CV
with full details of education and professional qualifications indicating
names and contacts of three referees.
- Copies
of academic certificates and transcripts, professional certifications and testimonials.
How to submit
Email Applications
Email applications to be
sent to recruitment.dgnema@nema.go.ke
Hand delivered and
posted applications
Hand delivered or posted
applications, as appropriate, should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked to;
The Director General
National Environment
Management Authority
1st Floor, NEMA Headquarters
Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road
P.O. Box 67839 – 00200
NAIROBI
The reference number of
the job applied for should be clearly indicated on the envelope and application
letter.
All applications should be
received by 5 p.m. on 21st March, 2023
NB:
Successful candidates will
be expected to fulfill the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of
Kenya 2010.
NEMA is an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.
Any form of Canvasing by any candidate will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
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