Governance Specialist

You will be responsible for ensuring that Safaricom Plc and its subsidiaries maintain high standards of corporate governance. You will be the repository of governance knowledge and advice, and the guardian of proper compliance with both the law and best practice corporate governance.

• Minimum of 7 years' experience (post completion of CPS course) in a busy corporate legal department /law firm and/or certified secretarial practice.

• Certified Public Secretary CPS (K) registered with the Institute of Certified Secretary and a holder of a current practicing certificate.

• Bachelor of Law Degree with a current practicing certificate.

• A solid understanding of corporate transactions (M&As, joint ventures and restructuring) and risk mitigation strategies

• A solid understanding of Corporate Governance best practice, and experience of applying this understanding pragmatically in support of boards and committees within diverse members.

• Experience in interacting with senior Board and Committee members.

• Experience in leading or advising in corporate projects including M&As joint ventures and corporate restructuring.

• Experience in organizing for committee, board, general meetings, engaging with the various stakeholders in the process and attending meetings and preparation of the minutes thereof with minimal supervision and preparation for board trainings.

• Thorough knowledge of the NSE Listing Requirements, Companies Act and the Codes of Corporate Governance.

• Experience in analysing a company's constitutive document including the Memorandum and Articles of Association and advising on any required amendments to Articles of Association.

• Experience in advising and dealing with registration of entities, increase of capital, transfer of shares, change of directors, mergers, acquisitions and restructuring of companies, and drafting appropriate documentation.

• Experience in handling governance work including drafting of Board Charters and other Board governance document including terms of reference for committee. annual work plans, undertaking, or supporting governance audits, Board training work, undertaking, or supporting Board evaluations.

• Experience in working with public listed entities is an added advantage.