Secretary / Chief Executive Officer at Council of Legal Education

REF NO: CLE/ JOB-001/ 2023

Key Responsibilities

• Be the Administrative head and Accounting Officer of the Council, manage and plan for the efficient use of Council resources;
• Administer the day-to-day operations of the Council;
• Develop and recommend to the Council the annual business plans for the institution;
• Ensure that the Institution has an effective management structure including succession plans;
• Ensure that Board papers are accurately written, are relevant and availed to the Council members in good time;
• Serve as a link between the Council and the management;
• Provide leadership to senior management and staff;
• Oversee the implementation of the Council’s decisions in an effective, efficient, result oriented and timely manner;
• Be responsible for the achievement of the objectives of the institution;
• Maintain good order of the Council and ensure compliance with Statutes and Regulations;
• Put in place effective administrative structures, processes and systems;
• Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Council on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
• Comply with financial reporting requirements;
• Oversee the preparation of budgets and establish proper internal controls;
• Manage Councils’ risk profile;
• Ensure the development and efficient management of Human Resources;
• Foster local and international partnerships with institutions of higher learning, research and other agencies;
• Mobilize financial and other resources;
• Be responsible for stakeholder management and enhancement of the corporate image of the institution;
• Perform other duties as the Council may, from time to time, assign.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized university;
• Doctorate in Law from a recognized university will be an added advantage;
• Satisfactory served a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience five (5) of which should be at the Senior management level;
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Leadership course from a recognized institution; 
• Have knowledge and experience in policy formulation, management and procedures of the Government;
• Have knowledge in, or have actively contributed to the promotion of Legal Education and Training in Kenya; 
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism; and 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. 

Key Competencies

• Ability to portray and uphold positive corporate image and work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity. 
• A visionary and result oriented thinker. 
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. 
• Firm, fair and transparent management style