Corporation Secretary & Director Legal Services- SEKU Grade 3 (Formerly- Grade 15)

Welcome to the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU). The University is a fully fledged University and is the successor to the South Eastern University College (SEUCO) which was a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi.

The University has undergone tremendous growth since inception in 2008. The current student population stands at around 6,000 students. We pride ourselves in having highly qualified teaching staff consisting of Professors and lecturers most of whom have a Ph. D and vast experience in both teaching and research. This ensures that our students are well equipped with knowledge in their areas of study that makes them stand out from the rest. Our focus is producing all round graduates able to contribute to the development of this country.

The University is a premier institution of higher learning in the region offering various certificate, diploma and degree programmes. SEKU envisions becoming a World Class University with quality teaching, creative learning, innovative research and strong community outreach.

I wish to take this opportunity to invite potential students to study at South Eastern Kenya University.SEKU/ADV/AD/1/4/2023

TERMS: FIVE  (5) -YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT

Job Purpose

The Corporation Secretary & Director, Legal Services is responsible for providing advice and support on all legal matters to the University ensuring that the University complies with all statutory, legal, social and regulatory requirements in the execution of its strategies. In addition, the Director provides secretariat services to the Council, manages the Council affairs, and promotes good corporate governance through planning and implementing suitable training programmes for the Council. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Providing Council secretariat and heading legal services Directorate.
Providing guidance to the Council on their duties and responsibilities.
Assisting the Council in carrying out; induction and training, updating the Council and Committee charters, preparation of work plans, evaluation, Governance audit, implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Maintaining and updating the register of conflicts of interests
Providing guidance on governance and adherence to statutory obligations.
Establishing and managing the Council Securities Register for the custody and maintenance of securities, bonds or other proprietary instruments resulting from the University’s transactional activities, as required.
Providing legal advice to the Council and University Management.
Overseeing and supervising litigation for the University.
Facilitating the development and review of all policies that have bearing on the University mandate.
Continuously managing, reviewing and updating of the University Statutes, codes, regulations, rules, guidelines, by-laws and treaties for consistency with each other.

Requirements for the appointment.

Be a holder of Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration from an accredited and recognized university.
Be a holder of Bachelors Degree in Law from an accredited and recognized university.
At least fifteen (15) years of cumulative relevant work experience, four (4) of which must be at management level in a public or private sector.
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law.
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and in good standing.
Must have a valid practicing certificate.
Must be Certified Public Secretary and a member of Institute of Certified Secretaries in good standing.
Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulatively from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

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