Legal Officer – Board Secretariat at

4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Maritime Authority Full time

Kenya Maritime Authority was set up in June 2004 as the semi-autonomous agency in charge of regulatory oversight over the Kenyan maritime industry.

As the pacesetter of the Kenyan maritime industry, the Authority seeks to strengthen maritime administration in Kenya through enhancement of regulatory and institutional capacities for maritime safety and security, to foster effective implementation of international maritime conventions and other mandatory instruments on safety, security, promote maritime training, Search and Rescue, pollution prevention and the preservation of the marine environment as well as promote trade facilitation and maritime investments.

Job Purpose
The Legal Officer is responsible for assisting in Board Matters.
Duties and responsibilities

Assist in provision of guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of Governance;
Assisting to faciliate Board induction and development and implementation of the Capacity building programmes;
Assisting in preparation and management of Board Work-Plans;
Assisting to faciliate Annual Board Evaluation;
Assisst in facilitating Governance Audits;
Assist in the development and implementation of the Board Charters, Terms of Reference and the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
Assiat in the preparation and circulation of Board and Committee Papers; and
Maintain and update the Register of Conflict of Interest.

Personal Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: - Bachelor of Business management/administration from a recognized institution;
Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
Certified Public Secretary CPS(K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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