Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Limited (ELDOWAS) is a corporate entity established under Cap 486 of the laws of Kenya. The County Government of Uasin Gishu is principal shareholder. ELDOWAS was the first water service provider in Kenya to attain certification in international Quality Management Standards ISO 9001:2008. In order to achieve its goals...

Responsibilities or duties

Ensure the company stays compliant, supports governance, and maintains strong stakeholder relationships. Administratively reporting to the Managing Director, manage the legal function of the Company, providing legal advice to the Board and management, overseeing litigation and reviewing contracts to ensure compliance to policies. The position serves as the Secretary to the Board and plays an active role in facilitating key decisions.

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

Bachelors of Law from a recognized institution. Master’s Degree in Law or Social Sciences, MBA or related course. Professional qualifications required to effectively perform in the role: Post Graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law. Member of the Law Society of Kenya with current practicing certificate. Member, Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICSK) in good standing. Management course lasting not longer than four weeks. Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector. Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals. Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines. Should have strong analytical and be result oriented. Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice. Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader. Must have management and Leadership skills. Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines. Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication.

Experience needed

Must have at least 12 years relevant experience 5 of which should be senior management position.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Key skills: Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Listening skills, Analytical skills, Courageous, Patient and resilient, Ability to work under pressure, Computer literate. Excellent knowledge of the State Corporation Act. Excellent knowledge of the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations. Knowledge of professional standards.

• Prepare and store documents relating to the registration of the company, annual report, notices and minutes for both Board of Directors’ meeting and shareholders’ meeting.
• Handle the meeting for Board of Directors and shareholders’ meeting in accordance with the rules, regulations and relevant laws
• Provide advice on the operation of the Company and the Board of Directors in accordance with Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Securities and Exchange Act, Public Limited Company Act and other relevant laws.
• Be a point of contact for directors, executives and shareholders.
• Coordinate and follow up the operation according to the resolutions of the directors and shareholders.
• Prepare various draft agenda notes for the Board / Committees of Directors, Directors Report considering company law aspect,
• Prepare and issue Notice of Board Meeting, Committee Meeting & Annual General Meeting as per the Companies Act,
• Draft various resolutions accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, and rules thereunder,
• Draft Minutes of Board, Committee, Annual General Meetings, etc.
• Provide expert advice to the Board in respect of current legislations, corporate governance best practice requirements, role of directors, ethical standards, board reporting obligations and proper meetings procedure in the company
• Prepare and review Board and Committee charters, policies and procedures and ensure adherence to same and other emerging governance policies and procedures in the company.
• Advise the organization on the legal aspects of day-to-day administrative matters and also provide legal opinion/advise on industrial development matters.
• Represent the organization in all issues requiring legal address-claims, defamation, legal suits etc.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Listening skills
• Analytical skills
• Courageous
• Patient and resilient
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literate
• Excellent knowledge of the State Corporation Act
• Excellent knowledge of the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations
• Knowledge of professional standards

• Bachelors of Law from a recognized institution
• Master’s Degree in Law or Social Sciences, MBA or related course.
• Post Graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya with current practicing certificate
• Member, Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICSK) in good standing
• Management course lasting not less than four weeks
• Thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector
• Ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals
• Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and result oriented
• High standards of integrity and ethical practice
• Capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader
• Management and Leadership skills
• Ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines
• Effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication