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By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Government Administration
Description:
The Postal history in Kenya dates from the early years of the 17th century. A Portuguese governor was installed in Mombasa in 1592 and official correspondence between the town and the outside world has been recorded from 1610 onwards, carried by ship to Arabia and India and transmitted to Europe by the overland route. Early letters from the interior of Kenya date from about 1848 when the missionaries sent their correspondence by native runners to the Coast for onward transmission. By 1877 some letters from Coast were being taken north from Lamu to Aden by ships of the British steam navigation Company, although the bulk of mail was being transmitted via Zanzibar. A system of mail-runners was developed and expanded by the British East Africa Association, while individual traders and concessionaries organized their own service. That enjoyed the use of distinctive postage stamps in 1889-90. A regular postal service in British East Africa was introduced in May 1890 and post offices opened in Mombasa and the island of Lamu. Two years later offices were opened at Malindi and Wasini and by 1897 an office was to open at Kilindini,necessitated by the construction of the railway. On 1st July 1895 control of the territory in British East Africa was transferred from the company to the imperial government. The Postmaster of Mombasa was responsible for running the postal service in the territory and in 1901 the Postal Services of British East Africa and Uganda were amalgamated.
Job Description
The Manager – Legal Service & Corporation Secretary is responsible for providing Board secretariat services, legal advice, litigation management, regulatory compliance, contract and lease preparation, and custody of all Corporation title deeds and logbooks. The role also includes managing insurance matters and implementing good corporate governance practices as per guidelines from the Attorney General, the State Corporations Act, and the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations 2015
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of Corporate Management.
- Keeping custody of the Board’s seal, Board Committee documents contracts, agreements and other documents.
- Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Board through interpretation and writing legal opinions.
- Inducting, training and updating the Board and Committee charters, preparing Board work plans, Board evaluation, governance audit, and implementation of the code of conduct and ethics.
- Ensuring timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers and minutes.
- Custodian of the seal of the organization and account to the Board for its use;
- Maintaining and updating the register of conflicts of interest.
- Ensuring Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization;
- Ensuring legal compliance to legislative provisions and regulations.
- Developing legal strategies aimed at forestalling disputes, controversies and litigation.
- Conducting legal research and representing the Board in litigation and various legal matters;
- Liaising with external lawyers on court matters; drafting legal documents, leases and contracts.
- Liaising with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters.
- Ensuring annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities.
- Ensuring that Legal Audit Compliance is carried out to confirm compliance with relevant statutory requirements.
- Overseeing the implementation of Mwongozo, Code of Conduct at the Corporations; and
- Ensure that Corporation Insurance cover is legally adequate and terms and conditions are complied with.
Requirements for Appointment
- A minimum period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) years of which in a Management role;
- Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University;3
- Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) or any other relevant field;
- An advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Hold a valid Practicing Certificate;
- Postgraduate Diploma Kenya School of Law;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
- Certified Public Secretary (CPSK)
- Be a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya in good standing;
- Certificate in Corporate Governance from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Key competencies and skills
- Ability to think strategically and innovatively.
- Proven intellectual leadership in managing people and financial resources.
- Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to mobilize resources and
- Negotiation skills.
Interested candidates can apply by submitting a written application and up-dated Curriculum Vitae through the post and attach relevant copies of academic certificates and testimonials to the
Postmaster General,
Postal Corporation of Kenya
John K. Tonui
P. O. Box 34567 – 00100 Nairobi
not later than Thursday, 6th February 2025 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based
