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.
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.