General Manager - Legal Services & Corporation Secretary

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of corporate legal affairs and governance at Kenya Railways
• Oversee legal risk management, compliance and regulatory matters affecting the Corporation
• Serve as Corporation Secretary, coordinating board and shareholder matters and statutory filings
• Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the department's annual budget, procurement and disposal plans and performance contracts
• Spearhead resource mobilization in the department
• Appraise direct reports and build departmental capability

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master's degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution
• Bachelor's degree in Law from a reputable institution
• Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or similar qualification from a reputable institution
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
• Certified Public Secretary and member of ICPSA in good standing
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• At least fifteen (15) years' relevant experience, five (5) of which should be in a senior management position in a State Corporation or comparable organization

Skills & Competencies:

• Leadership skills
• Negotiation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Financial management skills
• Organizational and strategic management skills
• Stakeholder management and change management skills
• Analytical skills and emotional intelligence
• Interpersonal, networking and collaboration skills
• Creativity, innovation and time management