EMPLOYMENT AT BAISANGO UNIVERSITY - ENDS 31 MARCH 2017

LEGAL COUNSEL AND CORPORATE SECRETARY - BAISAGO UNIVERSITY

Job description

• Support the Chairperson of the Executive Management Team regarding the organisation of Board and other high level Meetings including Annual General Meetings.

• Will have overall responsibility for formal compliance with relevant legislations and regulations governing BA ISAGO.

• Will service as the liaison between the Board of Directors, Executive Management Committee and its key stakeholders, ensuring that all matters are managed.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualification

At least a Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution or any other equivalent qualification on secretarial services. Masters Degree qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Board Secretarial functions.

• Exposure to similar functions in tertiary institutions would be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take minutes of Board Meetings, AGM and other sub-committee meetings at the request of the Chairperson.

• Provide a service to Board of Directors in connection to their role.

• Compile and manage relevant organisational files.

• Compile and update Board and Executive Management Committee documentation for Board Members.

• Manage and review the correspondence between the Board and other parties including internal coordination.

• Inform Board and Executive Management Committee of any changes in legislation, as necessary.

• Provide legal assistance (drafting of contracts, review of contracts, terms and conditions) as required by the Board and Executive Management Committee.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of Education and Training sector policy, strategy, legislation, regulation etc.

• Excellent knowledge of Board Secretarial rules, regulations, principles, practices and techniques.

• Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance.

• Computer literacy including experience with systems and applications in the specific work area.

• Creativity, innovation, flexibility and analytical thinking abilities.

• Results oriented and performance driven.

• Ability to communicate.

• Service oriented and client focus.

Closing date and application instructions

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the closing date.

All correspondence to be forwarded to the

The Director, Human Resources Department

Private Bag 149, Suite # 268, Kgale View Postnet, Gaborone

Tel +267 3957744 or recruitment@baisago.ac.bw