Director Legal Services Job NEMA

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and on matters of Governance;Facilitating Board induction and development and implementation of the capacity building programmes;Preparing and managing Board Work-Plans and facilitating Annual Board Evaluation;Facilitating Governance Audits;Developing and implementing the Board Charter, Terms of Reference and the Code of Conduct and Ethics;In liaison with the Director General, preparing and circulating Board and Committee notices and papers;Taking minutes in all Board and Committee Meetings;Preparing Reports from Board and Committee field trips;Keeping custody and accountability of the Corporation’s seal, securities, agreements, minutes, titles and other legal instruments;Drafting the required regulations, guidelines and interpreting the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999;Maintaining and updating the Register of Conflict of Interest;Arranging the business of the Board meetings, keeping records of the proceedings of Board and performing other duties as the Board may direct;Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Board through interpretation and writing legal opinions;Overseeing implementation of Mwongozo Code of Conduct in the Authority;Responsible for implementation of the directorate’s strategic plan and realization of its objectives;Overseeing the implementation of performance appraisal system and performance contract for the Directorate;Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets and ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;Supervising, guiding and developing staff working under him or her.Advising on international conventions, treaties and agreements related to the environment to which Kenya is a party and assisting in their implementation;Advising and assisting in various negotiations;Drafting and liaising with various Government Institutions on the establishment and maintenance of a Registry of International Environmental Conventions and Treaties to which Kenya is a partyLiaising with relevant Government Institutions and stakeholders on International Environmental concerns;Initiating legislative proposals, standards and guidelines on the environmentEstablishing criteria and procedures for the assessment of environmental quality standards;Monitoring of the implementation and compliance with legislation; and taking responsibility for all litigation matters in respect to the Authority;Academic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University;Master’s degree in Law (LLM), environmental law, or equivalent

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from a recognized Institution;Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;Current practicing certificate;Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CPS K);Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;Membership of the Law Society of Kenya and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPS) or any other relevant professional body in good standing;Experience Required10 years relevant work experience in the legal fieldfive (5) years in a senior management role in the Public Service or Private Sector;General QualificationsProficiency in Computer applications;Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.Analytical skills.Communication skillsStrategic and innovative thinkingInterpersonal skillsAbility to mobilize resourcesNegotiation skillsHow to Apply Many qualified professionals miss out on getting shortlisted and interviews — not because they lack experience, but because their CV doesn’t clearly show how they fit this specific job.🎯 Want to get an interview fast? Customize your CV specifically for this job.Using the same CV for every application will not get you interviews.Email your CV today to our Client Service Manager, Rose, using cvwriting@corporatestaffing.co.keSubject: CV Review & Upgrade.Rose and our recruiters will review your CV and show you exactly how to improve it for the job you are targeting. Using an A.I-generated CV but not getting interviews? & get it reviewed by our recruiters.Related Posts Law Jobs In Kenya, NEMA Jobs in Kenya, Parastatal Jobs in Kenya Career Lessons & ExperiencesThe Interview I Almost Didn’t Attend That Changed My CareerPosted on June 25, 2026The Hardest Career Lesson I Learned: Being Good at Your Job Is Not EnoughPosted on June 18, 2026How Peter Broke Free from 7 Years of Career StagnationPosted on June 9, 2026Labour Laws – Know Your RightsCan an Employer Withdraw a Job Offer After You Have Resigned?Posted on June 25, 2026Your Employer Says the Company Is Struggling—Can They Legally Cut Your Salary?Posted on June 18, 2026What Are Your Rights When Your Position Is Declared Redundant?Posted on June 10, 2026Employer TestimonialsHow We Trained Inuka Africa’s Regional Managers on Ownership, Accountability & PerformanceSafaricom Sacco Recommends C.S.S Recruitment ServicesCold Stone & Dominos Pizza Testimonial On How We Have Recruited Key PositionsAAR Insurance Recomends Our Executive Recruitment ServicesHow We Trained Royal FloraHolland’s Sales TeamA.I CV Not Getting You Interviews?Professional CV Review + 3 Months of Free Recruitment Support.Many professionals are using A.I to write their CVs, expecting it to improve their chances of getting interviews — only to discover they are still not getting interviews.Let our recruitment team review your CV, fix what’s missing, and help position you for opportunities.Stop Guessing. Start With a Free CV Review. Career Strategies & Tips5 Hiring Trends That Prove Recruitment Agencies in Kenya Are EssentialWhy Networking Is Not Working for You During Job Search & How to Fix ItBrowse Your Job CategoryAccounting JobsAdministration JobsAudit JobsBanking JobsCommunication JobsCredit Control JobsCustomer Service JobsDirector JobsDriver JobsEngineer JobsFinance JobsGraphic Designer JobsHealth & Safety JobsHotel JobsHuman Resource JobsInformation Technology JobsInternships JobsJournalism JobsLegal JobsLogistics JobsMedia JobsNGO JobsProcurement JobsPublic Relations JobsQuality Control JobsQuantity Surveyor JobsSales & Marketing JobsQuantity Surveyor JobsTechnician JobsTours & Travel JobsJobs In Kenya TodayOnline Professional CertificationsPublic Speaking CourseProject Management TrainingPMP Exam CourseMonitoring & Evaluation CertificationAdvanced Excel ClassDigital Marketing ClassMaster HR

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