Mwalimu Sacco Company Secretary Job in Kenya

Our client, Mwalimu National Sacco Society Ltd, is a leading ISO certified organization mandated to mobilize savings and give credit to its members. 

With a net worth of over Ksh. 20 billion, a membership in excess of 60,000 members and eleven (11) branches spread across Kenya, Mwalimu National Sacco stands out as a leader in the sector and is geared to become a key player in the region’s financial services sector. 

Mwalimu Sacco has consecutively won the Best Managed Sacco Award, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to excellence.
 

Mwalimu Sacco is seeking to recruit dynamic, ambitious and result oriented individuals to fill the following position:
 

Company Secretary

Ref: CS/11/2014
 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, the incumbent will advise on legal, compliance and corporate matters of the Sacco. 

S/he will be responsible for identifying and managing legal risk, leading the compliance function and providing direction and focus while proactively advising and educating the organization on relevant legal issues.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal advisory services to the Sacco’s board and management and ensuring that all activities are in line with the applicable laws, including compliance matters which may pose financial or reputational risks;
• Formulating and developing legal strategies and plans to ensure adherence to legal and policy guidelines that promote good corporate governance;
• Ensuring that all aspects of legal risk are identified, covered and mitigated in the implementation of new projects, systems, and procedures;
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal agreements to which the Sacco is a party;
• Researching and preparing legal papers and reports on issues of importance to the Sacco;
• Providing oversight on work assigned to external lawyers to facilitate progress for cases to ensure that all information necessary to the hearing of cases are available;
• Acting as a legal representative for Mwalimu Sacco for debt collection and legal actions for recoveries and in court cases;
• Managing the organization’s fixed assets contracts within the legal and regulatory context;
• Preparing and delivering compliance education and training to employees to build risk awareness within the organization; and
• Organizing Board meetings and Annual General Meetings by formulating meeting agenda with the Chairman/CEO and ensuring timely distribution of board papers.

Key qualifications, knowledge and experience required:

• A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university and must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant post-qualification legal experience;
• At least five (5) years’ experience in financial services setting will be considered a distinct advantage; and 
• Working knowledge and experience of Laws of Kenya, legal and court processes, procedures and Sacco guidelines.

How to Apply
 

Applicants for the all the positions above must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills. 

Good analytical skills and knowledge of ICT applications and attention to details are also critical competencies. In addition they must be self-driven, have ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and have excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the above roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and quoting the respective reference number on your application letter.

To be considered, your application must be received by 21 November, 2014 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke
Nairobi, Kenya

KIPI Senior Trade Mark Assistant Job in Kenya

The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Industrialization established under the Industrial Property Act 2001 to administer and promote industrial property rights (IPRs) in Kenya. 

Its main functions include registration of patents, trademarks, industrial designs, utility models and technovations; promotion of innovative and inventive activities; dissemination of IP information to the public, screening of technology transfer agreements and licenses and offering of training in IPR.
 

The Institute wishes to recruit staff to fill the following post:

Senior Trade Mark Assistant 

Grade KP 6 

Ref No. 7
 

1 Position
 

Requirements / Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma.
• Computer literate and working knowledge of IPAS and other IP databases.
• Knowledge of the national, regional and international Trademark registration systems.
• At least three (3) years as a Trade Mark Assistant I or six (6) years experience on practical aspects of trademark registration processes.
• Accounting skills.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Carry out formality examinations in conjunction with examiners.
• Collect and collate data for inclusion in the Industrial Property Journal.
• Be responsible for implementing performance targets for officers under him or her.
• Custody, maintenance and ensure accuracy of registers to be maintained under the respective Acts.
• Keep record of official and personal searches.
• Undertake official searches as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Be responsible for filling of all correspondence and user documents relating to trademark applications.
• Be responsible for effective implementation of post-registration activities relating to trademark matters.
• Be responsible for file movement and tracking within the registry.
• Be responsible for the accuracy and updating of data in the Institute’s IPAS database for the respective registry.
• Be responsible for inducting and training new staff deployed to the registry.

Note: Canvassing, lobbying or reasonable suspicion for canvassing or lobbying for any position shall lead to automatic disqualification.
 

Interested applicants should send their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vita highlighting academic qualifications and relevant experience and attach copies of relevant academic/professional certificates and testimonials. 

Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Applications should be marked REF. No…… and submitted to the address below by 28th September 2012.
 

The Managing Director
Kenya Industrial Property Institute
P. O. Box 51648 – 00200
Nairobi

KIPI Legal Officer Job in Kenya

The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Industrialization established under the Industrial Property Act 2001 to administer and promote industrial property rights (IPRs) in Kenya. 

Its main functions include registration of patents, trademarks, industrial designs, utility models and technovations; promotion of innovative and inventive activities; dissemination of IP information to the public, screening of technology transfer agreements and licenses and offering of training in IPR.
 

The Institute wishes to recruit staff to fill the following post:

Legal Officer I 

Grade KP 5 

Ref No. 6

1 Position
 

Requirements / Qualifications

• An Upper second class LLB degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admission to the Roll of Advocates.
• A current practicing certificate.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinating the implementation of the provisions of all the legislations administered by the Institute.
• Undertaking research on various legal aspects and processes related to the mandate of the Institute.
• Gathering information required to complete court cases.
• Providing legal advice to the Institute.
• Facilitating registration of Trade Marks and Geographical Indications, Technology transfer agreements, Licenses and Assignments.
• Liaising with external lawyers appointed by the Institute.
• Drafting contracts as required by the Institute.
• Attending court proceedings on behalf of the Institute; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Note: Canvassing, lobbying or reasonable suspicion for canvassing or lobbying for any position shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Interested applicants should send their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vita highlighting academic qualifications and relevant experience and attach copies of relevant academic/professional certificates and testimonials. 

Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Applications should be marked REF. No…… and submitted to the address below by 28th September 2012.
 

The Managing Director
Kenya Industrial Property Institute
P. O. Box 51648 – 00200
Nairobi

KIPI Secretary to Tribunal Job in Kenya

The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Industrialization established under the Industrial Property Act 2001 to administer and promote industrial property rights (IPRs) in Kenya. 

Its main functions include registration of patents, trademarks, industrial designs, utility models and technovations; promotion of innovative and inventive activities; dissemination of IP information to the public, screening of technology transfer agreements and licenses and offering of training in IPR.
 

The Institute wishes to recruit staff to fill the following post:

Secretary to Tribunal

Grade KP 5 

Ref No.5

1 Position
 

Qualifications / Requirements
 

For appointment to this post, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications:

• A law degree from any Public University in Kenya or any other recognized University.
• A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education.
• Admission to the Roll of Advocates.
• Applicants from Private Practice and other organizations must have three (3) years relevant experience.
• Serving District Magistrates II who have a combined experience of three (3) years in Private Practice and on the Bench may also apply.
• Must have demonstrated administrative skills, professional competence and integrity in work performance and results.
• Must not have any pending complaint with the Advocates Complaints Commission or the Disciplinary Committee.
• Those in Private practice must be in possession of a current Practicing Certificate.

 Duties and Responsibilities
 

The successful candidates will be answerable to the Chairman of the Tribunal and/or Managing Director of the Institute.

• Discharge duties as directed by Chairman of the Tribunal or Managing Director of the Institute.
• Liaise with the Parent Ministry on matters affecting the Tribunal.

Note: Canvassing, lobbying or reasonable suspicion for canvassing or lobbying for any position shall lead to automatic disqualification.
 

Interested applicants should send their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vita highlighting academic qualifications and relevant experience and attach copies of relevant academic/professional certificates and testimonials. 

Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Applications should be marked REF. No…… and submitted to the address below by 28th September 2012.
 

The Managing Director
Kenya Industrial Property Institute
P. O. Box 51648 – 00200
Nairobi

KIPI Corporate Affairs Officer Job in Kenya

The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Industrialization established under the Industrial Property Act 2001 to administer and promote industrial property rights (IPRs) in Kenya. 

Its main functions include registration of patents, trademarks, industrial designs, utility models and technovations; promotion of innovative and inventive activities; dissemination of IP information to the public, screening of technology transfer agreements and licenses and offering of training in IPR.
 

The Institute wishes to recruit staff to fill the following post:
Corporate Affairs Officer I 

Grade KP5 

Ref No.4

1 Position
 
Qualifications / Requirements

• At least second-class Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Relations or their accepted equivalent from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in PR or Marketing from a recognized university.
• Relevant experience of at least three (3) years.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of press releases, media liaisons, conferences, and press briefs on the Institute’s programmes and activities.
• Implementation of the Institute’s corporate and public relations initiatives.
• Creating awareness to the public on the role and functions of Kenya Industrial Property Institute.
• Implementing corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Receipt of complaints from stakeholders.
• Provision of feedback to stakeholders, and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Note: Canvassing, lobbying or reasonable suspicion for canvassing or lobbying for any position shall lead to automatic disqualification.
 

Interested applicants should send their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vita highlighting academic qualifications and relevant experience and attach copies of relevant academic/professional certificates and testimonials. 

Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Applications should be marked REF. No…… and submitted to the address below by 28th September 2012.
 

The Managing Director
Kenya Industrial Property Institute
P. O. Box 51648 – 00200
Nairobi