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The right to housing is embedded in the Constitution of Kenya, which provides that every person has the right to accessible and adequate housing. With Kenya’s growing economy and one of the fastest-growing urbanisation rates in the continent, the demand for housing has never been greater. The Affordable Housing Board is established under the Affordable Ho...

Responsibilities or duties

The duties and responsibilities of the Corporations Secretary will entail:

• Guiding the members of the Board on their duties, responsibilities and powers, and how these should be exercised in the best interests of the Board;
• Ensuring that the procedures of the Board are followed and reviewed regularly, and that the members of the Board comply with written law;
• Assisting the Chairperson of the Board in organizing the activities of the Board, including providing information, preparing the agenda, issuing notices and preparing for the meetings, conducting evaluations of the Board and development programmes of the Board;
• Providing secretarial services to the Board of Directors, including ensuring that the work plan of the Board papers is shared in advance of the meeting and keeping the record of attendance of the meetings;
• Ensuring that the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and committees of the Board of Directors are promptly prepared and circulated;
• Keeping the Board members abreast of and informed on current governance practice;
• Keeping a record of conflicts of interest declared by each member of the Board;
• Coordinating the governance audit process;
• Interpret legal instruments and statutes for the Board;
• Authenticate documents issued to the Board as collateral, securities, or support documents for loans and undertake conveyance;
• Ensure full compliance with the relevant Laws, policies, and procedures;
• Prepare legal briefs and opinions and develop an effective defence strategies in preparation for legal proceedings;
• Advising the Board on corporate structuring, risk oversight, and emerging governance issues to ensure sustainability and compliance;
• Supporting the Board in aligning its decision with the organizational strategy, national policy priorities, and stakeholder expectations;
• Overseeing compliance with statutory filings, disclosure obligations, and ethical governance standards;
• Acting as custodian of the corporate governance framework, ensuring that best practices are embedded across the institution;

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to the position of Corporation Secretary, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Be a Certified Public Secretary and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya in good standing;
• Master’s degree in Law (LL.M), Social Sciences, or Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Experience needed

At least fifteen (15) years of general work experience with ten (10) years’ experience in offering the services of a Certified Public Secretary and five (5) years at a senior management role;

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• Guiding the members of the Board on their duties, responsibilities and powers, and how these should be exercised in the best interests of the Board;
• Ensuring that the procedures of the Board are followed and reviewed regularly, and that the members of the Board comply with written law;
• Assisting the Chairperson of the Board in organizing the activities of the Board, including providing information, preparing the agenda, issuing notices and preparing for the meetings, conducting evaluations of the Board and development programmes of the Board;
• Providing secretarial services to the Board of Directors, including ensuring that the work plan of the Board papers is shared in advance of the meeting and keeping the record of attendance of the meetings;
• Ensuring that the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and committees of the Board of Directors are promptly prepared and circulated;
• Keeping the Board members abreast of and informed on current governance practice;
• Keeping a record of conflicts of interest declared by each member of the Board;
• Coordinating the governance audit process;
• Interpret legal instruments and statutes for the Board;
• Authenticate documents issued to the Board as collateral, securities, or support documents for loans and undertake conveyance;
• Ensure full compliance with the relevant Laws, policies, and procedures;
• Prepare legal briefs and opinions and develop an effective defence strategies in preparation for legal proceedings;
• Advising the Board on corporate structuring, risk oversight, and emerging governance issues to ensure sustainability and compliance;
• Supporting the Board in aligning its decision with the organizational strategy, national policy priorities, and stakeholder expectations;
• Overseeing compliance with statutory filings, disclosure obligations, and ethical governance standards;
• Acting as custodian of the corporate governance framework, ensuring that best practices are embedded across the institution;

• Proficiency in computer applications;

• A Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Be a Certified Public Secretary and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya in good standing;
• Master’s degree in Law (LL.M), Social Sciences, or Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya