Job Description
SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT, JOB GROUP KMR 7 - (1 POSITION)
a) Job Specification
i. Assists in planning for Board meetings and Board committee meetings;
ii. Assist in administration of the Board packs/ (Electronic Board Portal) and document
dissemination from management to the Board and Board committees;
iii. Assist in coordinating the collection, review and quality assurance of all
documentation and materials sent from management to the Board, Board
committees.
iv. Assist Maintaining the corporate record;
v. Ensuring that Board notices, minutes, papers are accurately filed;
vi. Organizing, supporting, and record keeping (including research, preparation for
and of all corporate record minutes) for the Board and Board committees;
vii. Ensuring effective corporate governance and maintaining a roster of all current
Board members and their skill sets;
viii. Ensuring the timely delivery of Board meeting and Board committee meetings
materials;
ix. Assist in payment of Board expenses and allowances and coordinating Board field
visits;
x. Ensuring that key governance/company secretarial matters are clearly identified
brought to the attention of the Corporation Secretary and Director, Legal
Services.
xi. Undertaking such assignments as may be assigned by immediate supervisor;
b)Person Specifications
i. At least four(4) years relevant work experience;
ii. Diploma in Legal studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
OR
Passed Part III of Certified Public Secretaries (CPS III) Examination or its
recognized equivalent;
iii. Proficiency in computer application; and
iv. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Interpersonal skills
ii. Communication skills
iii. Integrity
iv. Team player
Terms of Employment: Employment is for one (1) year contract, as per KEMRI Human
Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3)
months.
The following will be required during the interviews:- Certificate of good conduct, Higher
Education Loans Board compliance certificate, KRA Tax compliance certificate, Credit
Reference Bureau clearance certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission clearance.
Kindly attach your cv, cover letter, copies of certified academic and professional
certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents.