The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is a State Corporation established under the provisions of the Biosafety Act No. 2 of 2009.
The mandate of NBA is to exercise supervision and control over the development, transfer, handling and use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety to human and animal health as well as the provision of adequate level of protection to the environment.
The Authority wishes to replace the following positions with qualified, experienced and dynamic persons as follows:
Corporation Secretary / Head, Legal Services
Job Grade D3
1 Post
The job holder is responsible for managing all Corporation and Legal matters, handling litigation cases against the company and keep custody of important legal documents.
(a) Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities at this level includes;
i. Serve as secretary to the Board of directors and committee meetings.
ii. Ensure timely preparation and circulation of the Board and Committee papers
iii. Coordinate Board induction, training and evaluation
iv. Provide guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities on matters of governance.
v. Provides stewardship in monitoring, reviewing and drawing the legislation governing the operations of the Authority,
vi. Manage and supervise corporate litigation
vii. Conduct continuous legal audit to ensure there is compliance with the legal and regulatory obligations
viii. Ensure safe Custodian of all legal documents e.g. title deeds, contracts and all sensitive company documents.
(b) Person Specification
i. At least Twelve (10) years’ experience, three 3 ) of which must be in a senior management level in the public or private sector;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Law
iii. Master’s degree in Law
iv. Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution
v. Member of a professional Body in good standing (where applicable)
(c) Key Competencies and Skills
i. Strategic leadership skills
ii. Excellent Interpersonal skills
iii. Analytical skills
iv. Leadership skills
v. Results orientated
vi. Proficiency in Computer Applications
vii. High level of Integrity
How to Apply
If you believe you meet the criteria for the positions above, please submit your application in Hard OR Soft Copy enclosing copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and a detailed Curriculum Vitae, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees in sealed envelope clearly marked with job title to the address below
Chief Executive Officer
National Biosafety Authority
Nacosti Building, Loresho, – Off Waiyaki way
P.O Box 28251 – 00100 – Nairobi
OR
Scanned copies of all your certificates and send to; info@biosafetykenya.go.ke
on or before 13th April, 2021 at 5.00 p.m.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and they MUST bring with them current clearance certificates during interviews from the following bodies: –
(i) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
(ii) Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC)
(iii) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
(iv) Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and
(v) Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
NBA is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
