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Pursuant to Part V Section 35 of the Universities Act 2012, Part IV Section 23 of the Kibabii University Charter, 2015 and Kibabii University Statutes 2020, the University invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the following vacant positions.


CORPORATION SECRETARY/CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER – GRADE AD 15


Qualifications


For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: – 



  • A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution;

  • A Master’s degree in Law (LL.M) from a recognized institution;

  • Served in the grade of Deputy Chief Legal Officer Grade 14 or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;

  • A valid Practicing Certificate from Law Society of Kenya;

  • Be a registered member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICS);

  • Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good standing;

  • PhD in Law from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;

  • Certificate in Leadership/Governance course lasting not less than six (6) weeks will be an added advantage;

  • Certificate in Computer Applications skills from a recognized institution; and

  • Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in legal work as reflected in proven work performance and results.


Responsibilities


 The Corporation Secretary/Chief Legal Officer shall have the following duties and responsibilities:-



  • Ensuring the University’s compliance with Statutes, Regulations and Procedures;

  • Advising the University Council and the Vice Chancellor on legal matters and obligations;

  • Drafting and reviewing agreements, grants, awards and contracts;

  • Overseeing the Legal Management of the University’s Intellectual Property and other Assets including Land;

  • Maintaining Custody of the University’s Legal and Council documents;

  • Overseeing preparation of the University’s Council and Legal reports;

  • Overseeing review of the University’s Legal Policies and Practices;

  • Identifying and mitigating legal risks as well as developing remedial plans;

  • Managing the University’s litigation portfolio, developing case strategy and reviewing progress of ongoing litigation;

  • Ensuring Council Resolutions, Internal Policies and procedures comply with the law;

  • Preparing Notices, Agenda and Minutes of University Council Meetings;

  • Attending University Council Meetings; and

  • Preparing University Council work plan


How to Apply


Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae with 3 referees, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.


Applicants must also submit the following current documents:



  • Clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority;

  • Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board;

  • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;

  • Clearance from a Credit Reference Bureau;

  • Criminal Investigation Department – (Certificate of Good Conduct);


All applications should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:



  1. Six (6) hard Copies; and

  2. Electronic scanned copies in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to the following e-mail recruitment@kibu.ac.ke by 5pm EAT Monday 31st January,


 The Six (6) hard Copies must be submitted on or before Monday 31st January, 2022 and be addressed to:-


The Vice Chancellor,


Kibabii University,


P.O. Box 1699 – 50200,


Bungoma OR


Dropped at:-


Kibabii University – Main Campus Administration Registry, Third Floor Room ABA 308


 Please Note:



  • Kibabii University is an equal opportunity Women, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.

  • The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection

  • Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


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