Corporation Secretary/ Director, Legal Affairs and Licensing Job in Kenya

Corporation Secretary/ Director, Legal Affairs and Licensing

Ref No: SEZA/HR//2023/2/1

Job Responsibilities

• Advising the Authority on various legal matters and monitoring
  the compliance with various applicable regulations;


• Advising SEZA and coordination with the functional areas in
  relation to various legal requirements which must be complied with and the
  legal obstacles which must be overcome in order to obtain the Authority ’s
  targeted results;


• Initiating policy, strategy and programs for legal services


• Overseeing and managing compliance issues within the
  Authority;
  
  
  


• Providing timely legal advice to assist SEZA in making an
  informed decision;


• Developing Board calendars;


• Liaison with Attorney General (AG) office and advise SEZA on
  legal matters;


• Keeping safe custody of the seal of SEZA and account to the
  Board for its use


• Assisting the Board in carrying out; Board induction and
  training, Updating the Board and Committee charters, Preparation of Board
  work plans, Board evaluation, Governance audit, Implementation of the Code
  of Conduct and Ethics;


• Ensuring timely compliance with rules and regulations
  affecting the Authority, including the Code of Conduct and Ethics and;


• Attending to all legal matters of SEZA including advising,
  vetting and drafting of legal agreements in relation to the Authority ’s
  operations

Education Requirements

For appointment to this
position, a candidate must possess:

• Bachelors of Laws degree from a recognized institution;


• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law,
  Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent
  qualifications from a recognized institution;


• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School
  of Law;

Experience Requirements

• At least twelve (12) years in relevant work experience and at
  least five (5) years in senior management in the Public or Private Sector;


• Management course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a
  recognized institution;


• Leadership course lasting not less than Six (6) weeks from a
  recognized institution.

Skills and Competence

• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and in
  good standing;


• Must be Certified Public Secretary and a member of Institute
  Certified Secretaries in good standing;


• Possess good oral and written communication skills including
  report writing;


• Have a good understanding of the SEZA Mandate;


• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and competence
  in work performance;


• Be computer literate;


• Have good interpersonal, negotiations, and high leadership
  qualities.

Job Requirements

Qualified applicants
will be required to submit the following documents;

• Curriculum Vitae


• Cover Letter


• Copies of academic and professional certificates


• National Indentity Card/Passport 

Support Documents
Requirements

• Successful applicants will be required to satisfy the
  provisions of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by submitting
  the following compliance certificates;


• Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate);


• Higher Education Loans Board (Compliance Certificate);


• Commission for University Education for degrees obtained
  outside Kenya;


• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Clearance Certificate);


• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good
  Conduct);


• Credit Reference Bureau (Clearance Certificate).

How to Apply

• Suitably qualified candidates should apply online using the
  application form provided in the following link: (https://forms.gle/QYwkGjojraCv3Twr7)


• NB: You will need to sign into a google account in order to
  access the application form.


• Candidates should attach a duly signed cover letter, detailed
  curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates,
  testimonials and National Identity Card. All online attachments should be
  submitted in PDF format.

Applications must be submitted
on 11th July 2023 not later than 5.00pm (East African Time).  

The
Chief Executive Officer

Special Economic Zones
Authority

UAP Old Mutual Tower, 14th
Floor, Upper Hill Road

P.O Box 30418-00100, GPO

Nairobi, Kenya