Posted:October 18, 2023
By:Semasocial
Company Details
Industry:
Government Administration
Description:
The Kenya Airports Authority is an autonomous body established in 1991 through an Act of Parliament and is charged with an umbrella responsibility of providing and managing a coordinated system of airports in the country. Prior to its formation, the former erstwhile Aerodromes Department under the Ministry of Transport and Communication handled this responsibility. Erstwhile was in charge of then Nairobi’s Old Embakasi Airport which was constructed in the mid-1950 to serve the first generation Boeing 707/DC8 aircraft; Nairobi Embakasi Airport was opened in May 1958, by the last colonial Governor of Kenya, Sir Evelyn Baring, although the airport was due to be opened by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother was delayed in Australia and could not make the ceremony. Nairobi Embakasi Airport was then closed on March 14, 1978 and paved way to the current Jomo Kenyattta International Airport. Contrary to beliefs, Nairobi Airport was not the 1st airport in Kenya. Wilson Airport, which is one of the regions busiest domestic aerodrome traces its roots back to to the 1st World War. commercial routes were pioneered by Imperial Airways and its successor BOAC in the 1920’s and in July 1929, Wilson Airways Ltd was formed by Mrs. Florrie Wilson to operate from an airfield in Nairobi, at Dagoretti Corner. Later, that year the airfield at Dagoretti Corner was abandoned in favour of the present site of WAP, originally called Nairobi Aerodrome. Out of the Second World War emerged Mombasa and Kisumu airports which were developed mainly for military use. Mombasa had two runways, a short one supported by a along one which stretched 1.5 km, capable of serving DC and similar aircrafts, while Kisumu was set up strategically to support amphibian type of aircraft landing in the neighbouring Lake Victoria. the airports have since been upgraded to international status. In its brief period of existence, Kenya Airports Authority has undergone tremendous structural changes intended to make the organization a result-driven and customer focused establishment. Currently, the Authority is undertaking major projects to improve existing aerodromes in the country as well as build new ones to cater for growth in key sectors of the economy such as tourism, horticulture, and trade.
Job Description
REF: LEGAL/CS/OCTOBER 2023 (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Job Purpose
The Corporation Secretary/Chief Legal Officer provides legal advisory and support services to the Board of Directors and Management of KAA. The role entails provision of secretarial services, legal advice, ensuring statutory compliance and management of the litigation function of the Authority.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Dealing with correspondence, collating information and writing reports, ensuring Board decisions are communicated to Management and stakeholders;
- Providing administrative support and guiding the Board on the management of the Corporation including compliance with legal and statutory requirements;
- Ensuring that the minutes of the Board and Board Committees are promptly prepared and circulated;
- Assisting the Chairperson in organizing Board activities, including providing information, preparing agenda, issuing notices and preparing for meetings and board development programs;
- Providing secretarial services to the Board including ensuring that the Board work plan is prepared and adhered to, circulate board papers in advance of the meeting, keep a record of attendance at meetings, keep safe custody of the seal and a record of its usage, custodian of Board documents such as, Board minute books, Board policy documents, Register of attendance and prepare the Board for annual general meetings where applicable;
- Contributing to Board discussions as and when required and advising Directors on the legal and governance policy frameworks;
- Negotiating and reviewing contracts, agreements, leases and concessions and consulting with other departments to ensure that the Corporation’s interests are protected;
- Ensuring that the Corporation complies with the regulatory environment affecting its operations by liaising with the Government, regulatory bodies and international organizations such as ICAO, IATA and ACI;
- Ensuring ownership rights of all KAA assets and registration of title to all KAA properties, together with safe custody thereof;
- Carrying out legal audit on operations of the Authority including due diligence in order to recommend improvement, feedback and compliance;
- Assisting the Board in carrying out the following:
- Board induction and training;
- Updating the Board and Committee charters;
- Preparation of Board work plans;
- Board evaluation;
- Providing advice on corporate governance practices;
- Governance audit; and
- Implementation of the code of conduct and ethics.
- Maintaining and updating the register of conflicts of interest;
- Ensuring that Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization;
- Ensuring that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities;
- Except in exceptional circumstances, ensuring that the Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance of any meeting;
- Advising on legal matters and manage the litigation function of the Authority;
- Initiating development of legal strategies for management of disputes; and
- Coordinating legal support in preparation of legal documents, contracts, leases and other related documents.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Law from a recognized institution;
- Relevant Masters degree from a recognized institution;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
- Minimum of twelve (12) years practical and relevant working experience four (4) of which must be in a senior management position;
- Admitted to the Roll as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Certified Public Secretary, Kenya (CPSK) or its equivalent;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya and Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) and in good standing;
- Valid Practicing Certificate;
- Management Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Skills and Competencies
Strategy execution, analytical skills, people management, coaching, problem solving & decision-making, financial management, team work, good communication, interpersonal, risk management and leadership skills.
Candidates who had previously applied for the positions of General Manager, Marketing & Business Development and Corporation Secretary/Chief Legal Officer are encouraged to reapply.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
Contact Information
Name: Hiring Kenya
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