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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Corporation Secretary / Legal Affairs Manager Job in Kenya

by Unknown  |  at  3:09 AM

  • The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) is a State Corporation set up under the Insurance Act Cap 487 to regulate, supervise and develop the insurance sector in Kenya.The Authority is seeking applications for the following vacant position:
    Job Title: Corporation Secretary / Legal Affairs Manager
    Ref: CS/01
    Division: Legal Affairs
    Section: Legal
    Immediate Supervisor: Commissioner of Insurance
    Direct Reports
    Senior Legal Officers
    Head of Consumer Protection
    Purpose of the Job: Responsible for providing company secretarial services, advising the Board on legal matters, oversee the operations and activities of the legal affairs and consumer protection services of the Authority as well as implementing good corporate governance practices.
    Principal Responsibilities
    Key Responsibilities and Main Tasks
  • Legal Affairs
  • Ensure efficient provision of legal services to the Authority including response to and defense of the Authority against any tribunal or court matter arising thereof.
  • Ensure compliance with the law in the operations of all divisions and sections within the Authority
  • Perform legal and regulatory risk analysis as required for decision making, enforcement actions and statutory intervention into industry players
  • Ensure legal and regulatory policy reform
  • Oversee consumer protection initiatives
  • Enhance local, regional and international alliances for collaboration in supervision and standard setting
  • Offer legal opinions to internal stakeholders
  • Strategic Planning and Implementation
  • Participate in formulation, development and implementation of the Authority’s strategy and work plans in particular related to formulating an enabling legal and regulatory framework aimed at ensuring that the Authority performs its mandate as required by law.
  • Provide technical and strategic leadership in the development and enforcement of a robust and facilitative legal and regulatory framework that protects the rights of policyholders and their beneficiaries.
  • Ensure risk exposure is prudently managedCompany Secretarial
  • Provide company secretarial services to the Board of Directors and advice on good corporate governance practices
  • Enhance day to day communication with the Board of Directors for the purpose of executing the work plan of the Board
  • Prepare corporate briefs, presentations, cabinet memoranda, gazette notices and responses to parliamentary questions from time to time as requiredDivisional Management
  • Ensure that the divisional work plans are set and implemented in line with the strategic plan and the board may direct as from time to time.
  • Periodically report to the Chief Executive Officer and the board on performance
  • Ensure that the performance contract targets that are under the division are achieved
  • Oversee day to day correspondence to internal and external stakeholders for achievement of divisional objectives
  • Prepare, implement and control the divisional budget and costs.
  • Approve expenditure to delegated amounts in accordance with approved budget
  • Supervise and develop staff in the division.Required Qualifications
    Education and Knowledge
  • Masters degree from a recognised university in law or business.
  • LLB degree;
  • Post graduate diploma in law (KSL)
  • Certified Public Secretary (CPS) qualifications; and
  • Proficiency in ICT
  • Experience
  • At least 10 years law practice experience, with relevant experience in company secretarial services.;
  • Diverse leadership experience;
  • Specialist knowledge and diverse experience in legal affairs; and
  • Practicing advocate of the High Court of KenyaSkills
  • Negotiation and analytical skills;
  • Strong communication and reporting skills;
  • Strong organization and inter personal skills; and
  • Good leadership, mentorship and coaching skills
  • Terms of Offer: An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.How to Apply
    If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualifications given, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your position, current remuneration, qualifications, experience, names and addresses of three referees, email and telephone contacts together with copies of your certificates and testimonials by 29th January, 2016 to:
    The Chief Executive Officer
    Insurance Regulatory Authority
    Zep -Re Place
    P.O Box 43505-00100
    Nairobi
    OR
    Email: commins@ira.go.ke
    IRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
    Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
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