KNLS Principal Legal Officer Job in Kenya

KNLS Board is an ISO 9001:2000 certified statutory body of the Government of Kenya, established by an Act of Parliament Cap.225 of the Laws of Kenya. In order to strengthen the corporate strategy and governance, KNLS Board invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) , the person will be responsible for the following:
 Provision of efficient Board secretariat services to ensure compliance.Preparing for Board and Committees Meetings in a timely manner and follow up all the matters arising from Board meetings in order to ensure effective implementation of Board decisions.With the guidance of the CEO the Legal Officer will be responsible for the management of the Board database and ensure timely uploading and updating of the materials in the system and ensure that all Board Members are equipped with the necessary skills and tools to use the system.Prepare the annual Board calendar and work plan and maintain Board details and attendance registers.Dealing with correspondence, collating information and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant knls stakeholders.Custodian of good corporate governance practices, Board Charter, Board stewardship &  accountability, Fiduciary duties of Directors, Board manual, code of conduct, conflict of interest and maintenance and custody of Company Seal.Providing advice on training for the Board on good corporate governance and fiduciary duties of Board Members.Preparation of contracts, legal documents and memorandum of understandingLiaising with external Lawyers on Court Cases and offering guidance notes and evidence to support court proceedings.Conducting legal research and rendering advice to the Board.Bachelors degree in a relevant field.At least six(6) years work experience and four (4) years in Company Secretariat work in a large and busy organization.Must be a holder of CPS (K).Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretary.Knowledge of Corporate Governance.Strong analytical and organization skills.Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Interested applicants should send their application, detailed CV, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications by e-mail knls@knls.ac.ke 
The Director
Kenya National Library Service
P. O. Box 30573 – 00100
Nairobi
Closing date for applications is 23rd December 2014 at 4.30 pm.
Knls is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization.
Persons with disability and those from marginalized regions are encouraged to apply.
Only successful applicants will be acknowledged in writing.