Africa Nazarene University University Secretary & Chief Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

Africa Nazarene University University Secretary & Chief Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: University Secretary & Chief Legal Officer

Grade: ANU 4

Department: University Secretariat

Location / Work station: Main Campus
Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Vice Chancellor

Direct reports: None

Job Purpose

The University Secretary and Chief Legal Officer is the head of the corporate legal
services and the corporate secretariat services and is responsible for the legal affairs
of the entire University.

This role includes providing legal counsel to the Council and
Board of Trustees, the Vice-Chancellor, Senate and Management Board.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

Develop university secretariat strategy, program, policy, procedures, framework, plan and
guidelines

Periodically review the effectiveness of the University Council, Management Board, Senate,
Committees, and related governance organs

Manage procedures for the recruitment and induction of new members into the governance
organs of the University. Ensure each of these is properly constituted and congruent with
University statutes and regulations

Provide advice and guidance on the application and interpretation of the University's
governing documents and related governance processes and procedures as they apply to
aspects of the University's business. Also provide or obtain legal advice on various matters
as and when requested

Developing and leading corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's
matters

Overseeing delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals,
strategies and priorities

Maintaining proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state and federal
governmental bodies, legislatures and the community at large

Advising the CEO and other senior corporate officers on a variety of issues

Participating in the formulation of general management policy as a member of the
executive management team

Organize and distribute the agenda, coordinate, facilitate, and record minutes of the
activities and discussions of the University's governance organs and committees. Ensure
that committee meetings and business are conducted satisfactorily, documentation provided
on a timely basis, and that it is as concise as possible, and its content is appropriate

Follow

up implementation of action plans from meetings when required

Custodian of the University seal

Develop and monitor the department annual plan and budget

Provide technical advice and reports to management when required

Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility:

Departmental budget

II. Working Conditions:

Works predominantly within a comfortable office environment

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications

Master’s degree in Law
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

An Advocate of the High Court

Member of the Kenya Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya
Work experience required.

Minimum of six (8) years of relevant experience
Skills and Competencies:

Executive disposition, and demonstrate high levels of integrity

Ability to develop long term integrated and cross-functional operational plans

Ability to operationalize strategy into action for the function

Business/Financial acumen, business savvy, innovative

Strategic management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizing and planning skills

Analytical skills

Applications giving full details of age, marital status, education and professional qualifications, experience, current post, salary and other financial benefits, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae, transcripts, the names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer) should be addressed to: –

The Vice Chancellor

Africa Nazarene University

P.O. Box 53067 – 00200

Nairobi.

Applications should reach the office not later than 6th December, 2019. Applications could also be dropped at the Vice Chancellor’s Office at the Ongata Rongai Campus. Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that Africa Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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