Company Secretary

Directorate: Legal and Security Services

Position: Company Secretary

Ref: NCWSC2012-006

Location: Headquarters - Kampala Road Industrial Area

Grade: 2

Reporting to: Managing Director

Supervises: Security Manager and Legal Coordinators

Broad Role: To manage all litigation cases against the company, keep custody of important legal documents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend to disputes between customers and the company
• Advise management on legal matters relating to business operations and action on legal cases instituted against the company
• Keep custody of important legal documents (including contractual documents)
• Provide company secretarial services to the board, and to the management Committees of the company
• Attending Board meetings for the Company and advising on legal requirements
• Draw procurement contracts
• Ensures NCWSC procurement contracts comply with set law and regulation including local and international laws and regulations
• Responsible for the interpretation water Act as and when the need arises
• Regular review of contractual agreements to ensure adherence to the terms therein
• Advice and guide the company on international legal obligations affecting company
• Identifies regulatory requirements and collaborate with other departmental heads to ensure enforcement of these requirements ego Licensing and certifications etc.
• Represent the company in Court cases involving the company and its authorized Officers
• Oversee the operations of security and investigation department to ensure its strategies, policies and controls are geared towards attainment of the Company key objectives
• Custodian of the company seal and be responsible for its use
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Managing Director and the Board.

Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience:

• Masters in Law or other relevant field
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a reputable University
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• A registered CPS (K) member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya
• At least 8 years experience, 5 of which must be at senior management level.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong management and negotiation skills
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements are encouraged to send their hard copy application with clear reference of the job code on the envelope, detailed CV, names and contact of 3 referees, one of whom must be a former employer, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address on or before March 5 , 2012 to the address indicated below.

The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya

or dropped at

The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway/Nyerere Rd Roundabout

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.