The Kenyatta International Convention
Centre (KICC) is established as a State Corporation under the Tourism Act 2011
to discharge the following mandates:
a. Organize and host meetings and
provide incentive for conferences and exhibitions at the Convention Centre:
c. Market the Convention Centre, in
collaboration with the Tourism Board;
d. And perform any other functions
that are ancillary to the object and purpose for which the Convention Centre is
established.
KICC is in the process of recruiting
suitable person and invites applications for the post indicated below:
Company Secretary (1 Post)
Job Objective: To advise and facilitate the effective provision of
legal services as well as professional advice on Governance issues to the Board
and Management committees.
Description of Key Duties:
- Provide guidance to the Board on their duties
and responsibilities and on matters of governance.
- Assist the Board in carrying out the
following:- Board induction and training, updating the Board and Committee
charters, Preparation of Board work plans, Board evaluation, Governance
audit and implementation of the code of conduct and ethics.
- Ensure the timely preparation and circulation
of the Board and committee papers and minutes
- Be the custodian of the seal of the Organisation
and account to the Board for its use
- Maintain and update the register of conflicts
of interest
- Ensure that Board members are aware of all
relevant laws affecting the organization
- Facilitate effective communication between the
organization and the shareholders
- Ensure that annual returns are promptly filed
with the relevant authorities
- Except in exceptional circumstances, ensure
that Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance of any meeting.
Reporting to the Board of Directors,
the ideal candidate will:
- Masters Degree in Law (LLM), or
Public/Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution;
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree with minimum
experience of six (6) years as an advocate of the High Court, three (3) years
of which should have been at a senior position in large public or private
organization;
- Certified Public Secretary – CPS (K) and a
holder of current practicing certificate;
- Must meet requirements of Chapter six (6) and
thirteen (13) of the Kenyan Constitution of 2010;
- Must have skills in Arbitration
Terms of Offer: The Corporation will offer a competitive
remuneration package
Applications including updated Curriculum Vitae should reach the undersigned by 7th March, 2016.
Note: No on-line application.
The Managing Director
Kenyatta International Convention Centre
P O Box 30746-00100
Nairobi
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Persons with special needs who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Kenyatta International Convention Centre is an Equal Opportunity employer.
