Policyholders Compensation Fund Director - Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

Policyholders Compensation Fund Director - Legal Services Jobs in Kenya


Job Purpose

  • The purpose of this job is to provide leadership in internal and external communication aimed at dissemination of information
    related to the Fund’s mandate to foster good stakeholder experience and promote corporate image. The position reports to the Managing Trustee.

    Job Specifications

    • Provide sound legal advisory to the Board and Management with respect to all legal issues affecting implementation of the PFC’s mandate.

    • Coordinate and ensure representation of the Fund in courts, tribunals and forums.

    • Draft and review contracts, service level agreements, memoranda of understanding, leases and other legal documents.

    • Advice the Board and Management on governance and ethical issues.

    • Liase with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters.

    • Spearhead review of existing laws and regulations governing the operations of the Fund.

    • Advise and provide update of new laws and government polices as may be enacted from time to time.

    • Custodian of the Fund’s seal.

    • Ensure the Fund’s interests and rights are properly secured with respect to leases, contracts, licenses and other legal documents.

    • Ensure the Fund’s policies and manuals compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

    • Coordinate legal and governance audits in the Fund.

    • Provides oversight of the Directorate’s development and implementation of Quality Management System, risk management, business continuity plans and knowledge management.

    • Coordinate mentorship and coaching within the directorate.

    • Assist the MT in providing Board Secretarial Services

    • Assess and determine the training needs of the directorate

    • Represent the Fund in stakeholder
    forums and international forums as may be necessary

    • Undertake performance appraisal for the directorate’s staff

    • Prepare work plan and procurement plan for the directorate

    • Implement Board decisions affecting the directorate

    Person Specifications

    • Minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a managerial role.

    • A bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) from a recognized and accredited institution

    • A master’s degree in law (LLM) from a recognized and accredited institution

    • A post graduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Government

    • Registered as a certified public secretary (k) with a valid practicing certificate and in good standing.

    • Leadership course lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution.

    • Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya

    • Member of the Law Society of Kenya with current
    practicing license and in good standing.

    • Proficiency in computer applications.

    • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010).

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Policyholders Compensation Fund Director - Legal Services Jobs in Kenya


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