Vacancy title:
CORPORATION SECRETARY- GRADE 12

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Legal, Admin & Office, Business Operations, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Alupe University College

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 27 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Corporation Secretary shall be answerable to the Vice Chancellor and will oversee all activities involving governance of Council functions including meetings, induction, trainings, evaluations and audit.

Responsibilities

• Guide the Council on their duties and responsibilities including on matters of governance;
• Assist the Council in carrying out the following;
  • Council induction and training,
  • Updating the Council and Committee Charters,
  • Preparation of Council work plans,
  • Council Evaluation,
  • Governance Audit,
  • Implementation of Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Ensure timely preparation and circulation of Council and Committee papers;
• Timely prepare and circulate Council and Committee minutes;
• Be the custodian of the seal of the Institution and account to the Council for its use;
• Maintain and update the register of the conflicts of interest;
• Ensure that Council members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the Institution;
• Facilitate effective communication between the Institution and Stakeholders;
• Ensure that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities; and
• Except in exceptional circumstances, ensure that Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance of any meeting;
• Perform any other relevant duty as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Council from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Laws/Social Sciences from an accredited and recognized Institution;
• Must be a Certified Secretary (CS)
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya and in good standing;
• Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in computer applications;

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience as a Corporation Secretary or in a similar position in the public sector.

Other Details

• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, addresses and telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents.

Applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees and request their referees to send their confidential reports addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before 27^th February, 2026.

Five (5) copies of the application should be sent via courier marked with the reference number to the under-signed. A ONE PDF running document of the application to be sent

Applicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).

Successful Candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from the following bodies;

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Registered Credit Reference Bureau

For more details on the requirements please visit the AU website: www.au.ac.ke.

Applications should be received on or before 27^th February, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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