Water Sector Trust Fund Vacancies in Kenya

Water Sector Trust Fund (WSTF) is seeking to recruit a high calibre, result-oriented, experienced and highly skilled professional to fill the position of Manager, Legal Affairs and Corporation Secretary.


Water Sector Trust Fund Manager, Legal Affairs / Corporation Secretary Vacancies in Kenya

Water Sector Trust Fund (WSTF) is seeking to recruit a high calibre, result-oriented, experienced and highly skilled professional to fill the position of Manager, Legal Affairs and Corporation Secretary.

Duties and responsibilities will include;

  • Analyze the legal implications of all the activities of the Fund to ensure that it
    conducts all its activities and operations within the existing legal framework.
  • Advice the Fund as a whole and specific departments as necessary on appropriate
    legal implications with regard to its activities and operations
  • Serve as an internal early warning system in identifying potential legal risks to the
    Fund.
  • Draw up and implement suitable policies and procedures that ensure compliance
  • Obtain the necessary permits and authorizations required by the Fund to carry out its activities and operations, take safe custody of said documents and ensure
    compliance to their terms and conditions
  • Legal drafting of all agreements including but not limited to leases, and contracts for
    employment, commercial transactions, and supply agreements.
  • Develops and review the terms and conditions on which the Fund generally operates
    from time to time
  • Negotiates favourable terms on behalf of the Fund with the various third parties who
    contract with the Fund
  • Routinely validates and approves the contracts that the Fund enters into and ensures
    that the terms and conditions in the said contracts are favourable for the Fund
  • Promotes an effective intellectual property strategy, function, process and system to
    protect and enhance the intellectual assets of the Fund.
  • Executes and manages appropriate legal action in response to suits filed against the
    Fund by external parties and to prosecute third parties when company rights and/or
    interests are violated.
  • Manage WSTFs panel of external lawyers and liaising with them on litigation and
    conveyance matters and ensuring value for money and timely provision
  • Documentation and storage of Legal and Gazette Notices, legal notices and update of statutes.
  • Act as Corporation Secretary and provide technical support to the CEO in
    coordinating Board of Trustees meetings including but not limited to taking minutes
    and maintaining legal instruments
  • Manages and coordinates the activities of other legal staff and ensures the function
    is within budget and in line with
    Fund strategy as communicated from time to time.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the CEO

    Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a recognized University
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya eligible to practice law.
  • A member of a professional body e.g. Law Society of Kenya, Institute of Arbitrators.
  • A CPS (K) or a related qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
  • Must have at least five (5) years working experience in a law firm, a corporation or in a
    busy public practice office, 3 of which must be at a senior position.

    Desired Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • High personal standards and goal oriented
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to develop position papers as well as write reports

    How to apply

    Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications with the job
    title clearly marked on the envelope to the address below. Your application should
    include a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate, copies of
    your academic and professional certificate and testimonials and copies of professional
    membership(s) certificates.

    It should also include details of telephone contacts, email address current position and immediate supervisor position, current and expected remuneration and three referees; one academic and two professionals.

    Manager, Human Resources & Administration,
    Water Sector Trust Fund,
    Upper Hill, Mara Road, CIC Plaza, 1st Floor,
    P O Box 49699 - 00100,
    Nairobi.


    To be received not later than close of business 18th June 2018. Only shortlisted candidates
    will be contacted.

    Water Sector Trust Fund is an equal opportunity employer and persons with disabilities,
    youth, women and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

    Email: hr@waterfund.go.ke

    For more information and job application details, see; Water Sector Trust Fund Manager, Legal Affairs / Corporation Secretary Vacancies in Kenya

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