Kenya Meat Commission Corporation Secretary Job Vacancy

Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) is a State Corporation established in

1950 through an Act of Parliament CAP 363 of the Laws of Kenya with the

objective of providing a ready market for livestock farmers and

processing high quality meat and meat products for consumption in the

domestic and export markets.

The mandate of the commission

is to procure process and market high quality meat and meat products at

the most competitive prices using efficient, effective and

environmentally friendly systems to the satisfaction of customers and

other stakeholders.

 

We wish to

recruit dynamic, innovative, self-driven and highly qualified

individuals to fill the following positions to drive the Commission in

achieving the said mandate and effectively supporting the Government in

the realization of Vision 2030.
 
Corporation Secretary
 

Ref: KMC 3/10/2015

The Corporation Secretary is the secretary of the Board and is therefore responsible for accurate recording and keeping of all the Board minutes. 

He /she manages all litigation cases against the company and keep custody of important legal documents. 

He/she is responsible and reports to the Board, specifically offering advice and guidance on matters of law and governance to ensure K.M.C complies with standard financial and legal practice and maintains high standards of corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance


• Advice management on legal matters relating to business operations and action on legal cases instituted against the corporation


• Keep custody of important legal documents including contractual documents and company seal


• Provide secretarial services to the Board, and to the management Committees of the corporation


• Draw procurement contracts and ensures that they comply with the laws and regulations, both local and international


• Identifies regulatory requirements and collaborate with other departmental heads to ensure enforcement of these requirements


• Represent the corporation in court cases


• Facilitate effective communication between the company and its stakeholders


• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Managing Commissioner and the Board

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a reputable university


• Masters in Law or other relevant fields will be an added advantage


• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya


• A registered CPS (K) member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya


• At least eight (8) years’ experience, five (5) of which must be at senior management level


• Strong management and negotiation skills


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

All

applicants should have certificates of good conduct, compliance

certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board

and the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission.
 

How to Apply
 

If

you meet the above minimum requirements please send your application,

Curriculum Vitae, indicating current salary, copies of certificates,

testimonials and contacts of at least three referees and daytime

telephone contacts to reach the undersigned not later than 13th November

2015.

The Managing Commissioner,
Kenya Meat Commission,
P. O. Box 2-00204,
Athi River

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

KMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Women and Persons Living with Disability are encouraged to apply.