Corporation Secretary/Assistant Director Legal Services at National Council for Persons with Disabilities

The National Council for Persons with Disabilities is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament; the Persons with Disabilities Act No. 14 of 2003 and set up in November 2004.

 

Corporation Secretary/Assistant Director Legal Services

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience15 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

Job Purpose;

The Corporation Secretary and Legal Officers are responsible for providing Board Secretariat, legal services and advice to the Council. The Department shall also be responsible for ensuring compliance with the legal and regulatory legislations, provision of legal advice to NCPWD and Persons with Disabilities. The Department shall also be responsible for effective and efficient management of Board services including compliance with Mwongozo and performance contract administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Head of legal services in NCPWD;
  • Provide legal advice to the Council and NCPWD;
  • Provide secretariat services to Council on behalf of the Executive Director;
  • Custodian of the Council seal and be accountable to its use;
  • Facilitate Governance Audit;
  • Prepare the Board Calendar;
  • Initiating the development of the Board Manual and Charter; and
  • Overseeing implementation of Mwongozo; and
  • Supervise staff in the Legal Services Department

Requirements for Appointment

  • Master’s Degree in Law or a related field from a recognized university;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university;
  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  • Member to the Law Society of Kenya;
  • Hold current practicing certificate;
  • Member, Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK); (is an added advantage) 
  • Experience of not less than fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must be in a middle management position in the Public Service or Private sector;
  • Course in management lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
  • Proficiency in ICT; and
  • Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

  • Organization and management skills;
  • Leadership and managerial skills;
  • Drafting skills;
  • Report writing skills;
  • Negotiation and arbitration skills; and
  • Analytical skills.

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Method of Application

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are advised to visit NCPWD website for detailed job descriptions for the roles at  www.ncpwd.go.ke/carreers Applications should be sub-mitted through the link; recruitment.ncpwd.go.ke on or before 1st September, 2025

Applications should be addressed to;

The Chairperson,

National Council for Persons with Disabilities,

Orthopedic Centre Compound, opposite ABC place,

P.O Box 66577 – 00800

NAIROBI, KENYA

NCPWD is an equal opportunity employer committed by diversity and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Ag. Executive Director,
National Council for Persons with Disabilities
Waiyaki Way – Opp. ABC Place and Next to Kabete Barracks
P.O Box 66577 – 00800,
NAIROBI

Interested and qualified? Go to National Council for Persons with Disabilities on ncpwd.go.ke to apply

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