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Overall Purpose of the Job

The Senior Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal advice, opinions, and drafting legal documents on legal matters involving the Centre. He/she will supervise legal officers and participate in the coordination of the administrative day-to-day activities of the unit.

Specific Duties

•  Plan, organize, and prepare the work program of the Legal Services Unit.
•  Prepare and/or review legal opinions, documents such as project and collaborative agreements, Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Confidentiality Agreements, Letter of Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), and other contracts with various stakeholders.
•  Represent the Centre on a wide range of legal issues and decisions involving, inter alia, project implementations, privileges and immunities, and the interpretation of different laws and policies.
•  Supervise and conduct research and analysis on legal matters pertinent to the Centre’s operations.
•  Ability to liaise with external lawyers and advisors and develop legal strategies, review court filings, and provide support throughout a litigation process as and when required.
•  Conduct legal research and analysis to provide accurate and timely advice on complex legal issues related to the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of laws pertaining to the operations of the Centre.
•  Review systems, policies, and procedures and make appropriate recommendations to improve productivity and quality service.
•  Extensive review of legal documents for proposed funding and collaborations, such as grant agreements, research agreements, and memoranda of understanding for completeness and accuracy.
•  Participate in and/or supervise the review of existing legislation, rules, and regulations pertaining to the Centre and recommend/formulate appropriate amendments.
•  Work closely with other units such as Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Security, IT, and Procurement to address legal issues and provide guidance that aligns with the Centre's goals.
•  Protect the Centre’s Intellectual Property Rights including trademarks, copyrights, and patents against infringement.
•  Protect the Centre’s real estate and land holdings against encroachment.
•  Supervises legal officers and other staff providing legal support work.
•  Assign and review the work of legal officers while providing training, advice, guidance, and direction on legal matters.
•  Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements/Qualifications

•  A bachelor’s degree in law from a recognised University.
•  A Post-graduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law.
•  Admitted to practice as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
•  A master’s degree in law is an added advantage.
•  At least eight (8) years post admission to the Bar experience in a busy law firm, not-for-profit, or an international organization with three (3) years of supervision, and management of teams.
•  International experience in a multicultural setting is an added advantage.
•  Knowledge of the Laws of Kenya and the practice of international laws.
•  Knowledge of the laws and regulations pertinent to international research organisations.
•  Knowledge of legal drafting principles and practices.
•  Knowledge of legal research skills and techniques.
•  Knowledge of court procedures and practices and of rules of evidence.
•  Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•  Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Other Desirable Attributes

•  The ability to exercise sound judgment and tackle legal issues is essential.
•  Ability to analyze intricate legal scenarios, interpret laws, and provide precise and actionable advice.
•  Ability to assess legal risks associated with various business activities.
•  Ability to interpret and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
•  Ability to produce consistently high-quality work in an intensely pressurized office environment.
•  Strong ability to provide high-level support in project/program delivery.
•  Ability to review intellectual property claims to safeguard original scientific work.
•  Skills in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
•  Ability to maintain high standards of integrity and confidentiality of privileged information.
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
•  Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
•  Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
•  Strong ethical principles to navigate complex legal and ethical challenges.
•  Understanding of data privacy laws and cybersecurity considerations, especially in the digital age.

Reporting
This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer

About the Role

As an In-House Counsel at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:

• Review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and agreements, (including partnership, funding and licensing agreements, service contracts, and terms & conditions for websites and services).
• You will develop your skills in or utilise any pre-existing expertise in relation to:

​Intellectual Property Law- Support protection and management of the Foundation’s intellectual property and licences.

Media and Privacy Law- support on media and privacy law issues including defamation, content partnerships and licensing, as well as data protection.

• Support the drafting of a range of legal documents, templates, and guidance to improve service delivery to the Foundation and its programmes.
• Manage and update the internal legal resource page and act as the primary point of contact for queries relating to the material on the page.
• Support the Head of Legal /In-House Counsel to brief and liaise with external legal advisors on issues where the Foundation does not have the expertise or capacity to assist.

About the Role

To be our In-House Counsel, you will likely:

• A lawyer with strong corporate/commercial legal skills (any experience with media law and/or charity law would be a plus). You will have 1 to 3 years post-qualification experience in private practice or in an in-house team.
• While expertise in all of the legal areas outlined above is not essential, broad legal and commercial knowledge and the ability to issue spot is critical. Note that, experience in negotiating IT contracts will be an added advantage.
• Experience or a demonstrated interest, in the pro bono sector, with knowledge of key global development trends and/or experience working with the charitable, philanthropic or social enterprise sector.
• The proven ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, from senior corporate executives and partners of top law firms to social entrepreneurs, NGOs, media organisations, funders, multilateral organisations and any other beneficiaries of our services.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines to drive projects to completion.
• An independent self-starter with an ability to design their own agenda and take responsibility to advance and complete projects.
• A strong team player, able to communicate effectively with a global team.

Job purpose:

• Responsible for internal investigations and Watu Compliance Program designing, implementing, maintaining and communicating. 

What you will do:

• Conduct and supervise Internal Investigations as per Watu Standards
• Analyze investigations key metrics and trend and prepare appropriate reports
• Identify and present to the management investigation learnings, implement remedial actions and conduct retaliation checks
• Act as a trusted advisor for employees who seek guidance on compliance-related matters or who wish to discuss or report suspected misconduct.
• Deploy compliance training and communication strategy and initiatives
• Monitor effectiveness/coverage of training and communication activities
• Maintain up to date written documentation and policies related to the organization’s business activities.
• Keep abreast of latest E&C developments, new technologies and ways of working. Apply and share learning to promote continuous improvement.

What we are looking for:

• A bachelor degree in a related field.
• At least 5 years  experience in corporate governance, investigations, or compliance related field
• Integrity and professional skills
• Attention to details
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Self-starter, target oriented
• Team player and good communicator

Essential Functions of Role:

Content

• Provide legal advice and counsel regarding content on the Wikimedia projects, with appropriate attention to both community governance policies and our Applicable Law policy.
• Advise the Foundation on current and forthcoming regulations related to online content.Provide related product counseling advice regarding technical features of the Wikimedia platform.
• Help protect and defend content on the Wikimedia projects, and the community governance model.
• Monitor legal developments that may impact the accessibility of Wikimedia content, highlight potential risks, and work with the litigation and access to knowledge teams to plan responses where necessary
• Support the evolution of the Wikimedia Foundation’s bi-annual Transparency Report.
• Recommend and implement changes to report content and metrics tracked, drawing on applicable regulations, industry standards, and feedback from the Wikimedia communities.

Advocacy

• Work with lawyers and public policy professionals to refresh our strategy and process for filing amicus briefs and other legal interventions in support of the Wikimedia mission, and execute such.
• Identify potential actions, and coordinate with legal and advocacy leadership to select opportunities.
• Work with Wikimedia legal and advocacy subject matter experts, as well as local counsel, to draft and file actions.
• Partner with the Communications and Global Advocacy teams to keep the Wikimedia communities informed about our strategic litigation.
• Coordinate Foundation advocacy strategy with Wikimedia movement organizations and other allies in the free knowledge space.
• Liaise with the Litigation team in order to help maintain a holistic view of both defensive and strategic litigation.

Additional Duties

• Advise the Foundation on other domestic and international legal and policy questions, which may include privacy, contract, copyright, trademark, or defensive litigation matters.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• JD from an accredited law school and current membership in good standing with at least one US state bar.
• Experience advising online platforms or media organizations regarding online content.
• Experience leading cross-functional efforts, especially with product or technical teams, to implement legal advice.
• Experience supporting public policy professionals in executing an advocacy strategy, especially on matters relating to online environments, such as content, copyright, platform responsibility, privacy, etc.
• Experience working across borders, on matters in non-U.S. jurisdictions, or for clients outside the U.S., particularly matters relating to European law.
• Ability to identify and implement practical solutions to abstract or complex problems.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, multitasking environment that demands high-quality work.
• Ability to dedicate to projects, adhere to deadlines, and complete work independently.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.

Please note, this role may call for travel, including internationally, and for travel or work on weekends if and when needed, due to conferences, legal needs, etc. This is not a requirement, and alternate arrangements may be made where appropriate.

Qualities that are important to us:

• Appreciation for and alignment with Wikimedia’s mission.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability to work well on a team.
• A desire to learn, stretch, and grow.

Additionally, we’d love it if you have:

• 6+ years practicing law.
• Experience working in-house.
• Prior experience working with or participating in large volunteer communities.
• Experience working on media law-related matters.
• Experience working as product counsel for a technology company.
• Experience with software programming, engineering, or design.
• Ability to speak additional languages besides English.
• Prior work, internship, or volunteer experience in the nonprofit sector.

About the job

• Liaise with various departments to collect and collate compliance risk assessment data to facilitate the establishment of the compliance universe in addition to giving recommendations on the high- risk issues.
• Monitor and report on the daily management of compliance issues at respective units including significant internal policies.
• Act as anti-money laundering liaison contact in Head Office, maintaining continuous dialogue and information to business units on key issues defined in the AML/KYC policies.
• Prepare internal compliance reports with regard to external and regulatory compliance issues.
• Monitor and alert on the status and performance of compliance responsibilities across Head Office support functions.
• Plan, support & provide AML/KYC awareness and system training and other compliance policy training across the business units.
• Carry out initial review of AML alerts and maintain follow-up for conclusion on AML case management, including providing AML system support to users.
• Carry out compliance risk events data collection, analysis and preparation of reporting including recommendations to mitigate exposures.
• Maintain continuous engagement with business units and carry out compliance risk monitoring, analysis and reporting on new products and projects.
• Provide compliance risk liaison at peer levels across specialist and risk functions (Legal, Audit, Risk, HR and Finance).
• Promote and reinforce a strong culture of compliance throughout the organization, emphasizing the importance of AML and reporting obligations.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance compliance awareness and knowledge among employees and management.
• Review the business continuity programme within the company and ensure that regular tests are conducted and the policies and frameworks are regularly updated.
• Identifying areas of weakness with regards to business continuity and recommend remedial measures in consultation with all the relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct due diligence on vendors/suppliers whom the business is intending to establish business relationships with.
• Carry out comprehensive risk assessments across the business & functional areas in line with the risk management framework.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls established by management to ensure that identified risks are appropriately mitigated at both departmental and process levels.
• Maintain the risk registers and assist management in tracking progress on the implementation of risk mitigation action plans.
• Coordinate the performance of strategic risk analysis by reviewing business processes in liaison with business owners to identify potential risks.
• Participate in the formulation and review of risk management and control activities for products to ensure they meet the set objectives and are worthwhile investments with a quantifiable return.
• Facilitate awareness and training programs on risk management, controls and compliance activities.
• Prepare reports for the Board Audit and Risk Committee

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law or Business-related field. A postgraduate Master’s degree and professional qualification in risk management will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated understanding of the regulatory environment including the Insurance Act, CMA Act and RBA Act.
• Good knowledge of money laundering issues and KYC requirements.
• A good understanding of insurance operation and business functions.
• Good management skills including organizational, communication and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated high integrity
• 3 years of working experience – with at least 1 year of experience, in either compliance or audit related activities.

The Role: 

Flutterwave is looking for a Country Compliance Officer, Kenya. The primary responsibility for this role is to serve as an ambassador for Flutterwave’s compliance culture and standards, demonstrating the highest standards of compliance behaviour; and raising awareness of regulatory requirements and compliance policies. 

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be Like :

• Complete KYC/DDF quality assurance for Kenya merchants and vendors.
• Maintain regulatory licenses for Kenya
  • Regulatory reporting and filling
  • Regulatory liaison
  • Leading related audits and own remediation of any audit findings.
• Ensure Flutterwave operations in Kenya is in compliance with all regulatory obligation including schemes/acquiring bank rules
• Build trust with Flutterwave’s Kenya regulators, acquiring banks and card/payment schemes
• Consistent monitoring of merchants leveraging monitoring tools & reports
• Manage and coordinate meaningful reporting internally and externally, respond to information requests and proactively communicate regulatory changes and notifiable events.
• Review and test Flutterwave’s risk and compliance programs and processes. Identify gaps and take ownership of resolution.
• Act as the in-country Kenya Money Laundering Reporting Officer. Taking responsibility for AML and Financial Crime compliance in Kenya;
• Support and advise the Kenya business leads on compliance matters.
• Spearhead the drive for automation of all compliance processes
• To develop, implement and maintain Business Continuity plans for Kenya
• Provide support for the process of maintaining Flutterwave's externally accredited quality management systems – ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 22301:2012 – assisting when undertaking the management review and particularly the review of the internal audit reporting system.
• Maintain an up to date high level of knowledge and understanding of internal policies and procedures, including 'Compliance’, 'Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing’, 'Financial Crime’, 'Customer Due Diligence’, 'Treating Customers Fairly’, 'Complaints Management’, 'Client Assets’, 'Anti-Bribery and Corruption’, 'Conflicts of Interest’, 'Market Abuse and Personal Dealing’, 'Gifts, Benefits and Entertainment’.

Required competency and skillset to be a waver:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required. Master’s degree preferred
• General understanding of the functioning of the electronic payments industry.
• Proven track record and minimum 10 years of experience in all aspects of developing and implementing stakeholder relations strategies as well as compliance and/or risk functions 
• In-depth knowledge of the local business and political environments in Kenya.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Expertise in Budgeting and financial management.
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long hours.
• Practical knowledge of payment network rules and acquiring risk standards.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as PowerBI and Google Data Studio
• Maintains the highest professional standards to ensure the firm is not in a position of risk.
• Credibility, professionalism and confidence to implement best practice.
• Proven “people skills” in terms of developing and motivating staff.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate initiative and confidence in day-to-day dealings with clients
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Director, Pan Africa Programs, the Senior legal Counsel will advise the Pan Africa (PANA) Programs Leadership team and provide legal support to key Foundation stakeholders. The role will drive business results while operating in a culturally and organisationally diverse environment.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Work with the PANA leadership and prospective partners to design programs and interventions that achieve the Foundations goals.
• Work closely with the Programs Compliance team to ensure conformity with the Foundation’s charitable purposes.
• Review, draft and negotiate Programmatic and investment agreements.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance team in providing support to Pan Africa program teams in review of funding proposals and new program areas.
• Negotiate and review vendor contracts and communicate feedback appropriately.
• Monitor vendor contract compliance on project implementation and related risk management issues.
• Provide legal support on projects, programs post contracting and other transactions related to the Foundation’s operations.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and respond to legislative developments affecting the Foundation in the countries where the Pan Africa programs are implemented.
• Have primary responsibility for the daily legal operations within the PANA team including labour and employment, dispute resolution and regulatory matters while working closely with other legal sub-functions.
• Work closely with a wide variety of partners i.e., funds, banks, and other financial institutions in implementing the Foundations programs, programmatic investments, and other financial instruments to further the Foundation’s goals.
• Manage external legal firms and the legal budget.
• Provide support in policy discussions and negotiations with officials internally and externally, developing relationships with members of the legal profession and lawyers working in external law firms and/or partner agencies in relevant countries.
• Support the continuous improvement of legal processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance Team to maintain and upgrade legal documentation.
• Champion a values-based compliance culture as our organization evolves.
• Lead response to legislative developments affecting the Foundation compliance –Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

WHO YOU ARE

• Degree in law or equivalent (LLB or JD)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in a reputable firm or in-house position with a demonstrated record of success. 
• Experience in financial services and/or investment management will be an advantage.
• Strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills and is open and receptive to feedback.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the broader team delivery.
• Flexible, adaptable, agile, and able to execute a range of job duties with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Proven excellence in verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures and to distill complex information and data into accessible conversation and written pieces.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

Job Description

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of the AML/CFT compliance monitoring function, including providing strategic leadership within the function and representing Compliance Department in engagements with partners and key stakeholders within the Bank. 
• Provide advice and technical expertise to support effective strategic and business planning.
• Contribute to the development of the AML/CFT function strategy and outcomes, in line with the Bank’s overall strategy.
• Support to establish, review, implement and maintain effective Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering policies, procedures, systems, and controls in compliance with applicable Compliance and AML/CFT legislations/regulations and the Bank’s KYC/AML standards and in line with the best practices.
• Ensure that customers’ accounts are monitored regularly to detect suspicious activity and transactions and examine compliance policies and processes to verify that AML/CFT/KYC-related regulatory requirements are included for meticulous compliance.
• Undertake risk assessment reviews of business units including analyzing monthly reports and other documentation to assess compliance to the AML/CFT Act and report on non-compliance issues to the Head of Compliance.
• Establish and maintain appropriate AML/CFT training programme to create awareness and uphold employees understanding on Anti-Money Laundering & combating financing of terrorism laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Perform customer due diligence checks (KYC) on new and on-going clients as per the Bank’s requirements and in accordance with the Bank -wide AML standards.
• Identity/detect and report suspicious transactions and produce compliance monitoring reports with appropriate recommendations. 
• Acting as the point of contact to receive internal AML Suspicious Transaction Reports (SARs) from Employees. Taking appropriate action following the receipt of an internal Suspicious Transaction Report (such as circumstances review, investigation, determination and making (if appropriate) the external suspicious transaction report).
• Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) to Financial Reporting Centre.
• Keep pace with developments in AML/CFT laws and regulations, trends, techniques, and update indicators of money laundering or terrorist financing.
• Supporting in new product risk assessment and new business initiatives, to ensure compliance issues identified are appropriately addressed and suitable remedial measures put in place before they are rolled out.
• Ensure all compliance owned registers are kept up to date e.g. PEP register, complaints, gifts and entertainment, sanctions, breaches etc.
• Ensure that all regulatory changes are reviewed, and the impact notified to the businesses through the Head of Compliance.
• Support in liaison and collaboration with the internal departments, regulators authorities and external services providers to resolve compliance issues.
• Recommend any changes to operating procedures as required in light of regulation or procedural changes and when required provide input into the development of new operating procedures.
• Ensure and understand end-to-end AML/CFT program for effective implementation and monitoring.
• Assume other Compliance tasks and responsibilities as directed by the Head of Compliance & Ethics.

Description

• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment in the running of companies and keeping the Management up to date on all developments.
• Ensure records of Minutes and Resolutions are well kept.
• Support in arranging board meetings and annual general meetings.
• Draft agenda and timetable for board and annual general meetings.
• Prepare the Annual Board Calendar, Workplan and Training Plan.
• Ensure all statutory declarations are duly filed.
• Ensure the register of directors and secretary is up to date.
• Support the Company Secretary in ensuring timely dissemination of Board papers.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports/letters.
• Ensure timely statutory filings.
• Regular review of governance documents.
• Support the Company Secretary in preparation of board papers among other functions.
• Support in planning for training of new and existing directors on corporate governance, duties and responsibilities of directors etc.
• Support the Company Secretary advise the Board on legal, governance, accounting and tax matters.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law/Economics/BCOM
• A professional certification in accounts like ACCA, CPA will be an added advantage
• A professional certification in company secretarial
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in Banking, Insurance and Fintech.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory environment and key regulatory guidelines affecting the financial services industry.
• Broad range of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on corporate governance, company secretarial and regulatory reporting & compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment in the running of companies and keeping the Management up to date on all developments.
• Ensure records of Minutes and Resolutions are well kept.
• Support in arranging board meetings and annual general meetings.
• Draft agenda and timetable for board and annual general meetings.
• Prepare the Annual Board Calendar, Workplan and Training Plan.
• Ensure all statutory declarations are duly filed.
• Ensure the register of directors and secretary is up to date.
• Support the Company Secretary in ensuring timely dissemination of Board papers.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports/letters.
• Ensure timely statutory filings.
• Regular review of governance documents.
• Support the Company Secretary in preparation of board papers among other functions.
• Support in planning for training of new and existing directors on corporate governance, duties and responsibilities of directors etc.
• Support the Company Secretary advise the Board on legal, governance, accounting and tax matters.

Job Skills:

• High level of analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex information to identify the key issue/action and drive resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision while ensuring that Management are fully always informed.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently, orally and in writing, with stakeholders at all levels of seniority including external stakeholders.
• Ethical Leadership skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to balance governance and compliance requirements with commercial objectives without compromising achievement of the highest standards of governance and compliance.
• Strength of character and personal presence to be able to influence senior management and operate effectively at senior levels both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law/Economics/BCOM
• A professional certification in accounts like ACCA, CPA will be an added advantage
• A professional certification in company secretarial
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in either Banking, Insurance or Fintech.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory environment and key regulatory guidelines affecting the financial services industry.
• Broad range of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on corporate governance, company secretarial and regulatory reporting & compliance.
• An accredited governance auditor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collecting, collating and compiling data on public education and advocacy programmes;
• Assisting in organizing forums such as meetings, workshops and trainings for public education and advocacy sensitization;
• Disseminating information on public education and advocacy;
• Drafting maladministration reports for stakeholders;
• Participating in creating awareness on maladministration and the role of the commission through public forums and use of print and electronic media; and
• Drafting reports on public education and advocacy programs and projects.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Education, Public Communication, Law, Political Science, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Must have three (3) years post graduate experience in a related role;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution

All interested candidates who meet the job indent for this position are encouraged to send hard copy of their application letter, curriculum vitae and copies of their academic and professional certificates together with a clear National Identification card by 25th September 2023 at 5.00p.m. to:-

The Commission Secretary
Commission on Administrative Justice
2nd Floor, Westend Towers – Waiyaki Way
P O Box 20414 City Square 00200
Nairobi

The Role:

• The Compliance Manager is an integral member of the Center’s recently expanded Office of the General Counsel (OGC).  Reporting to the Director of Compliance, the Compliance Manager will help ensure that the Center fulfills its legal obligations, including those required by the organization’s funders, and adheres to industry best practices.  
• As part of this role, the Compliance Manager will help identify, create and enhance Center policies, systems, and processes to ensure compliance with legal and grant requirements.  The Compliance Manager will provide strategic input and operational support to Center staff throughout the proposal/award lifecycle. The Compliance Manager will assist in the development and rolling out of compliance trainings to build staff and partner capacity, with the goal of mitigating risk and maintaining compliance with donor requirements.

The Compliance Manager will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Center currently operates in a hybrid model, allowing staff to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Office of the General Counsel in the development and/or enhancement of Center policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and award requirements.
• Review Donor and Partner funded solicitations and award terms and conditions and provide guidance on mandatory requirements and/or potential risks, including those posed by partners.
• Participate in planning, designing, and executing periodic internal compliance audits and assist in response to external audits, including as related to Donor funded projects. Draft audit reports and proposed corrective action plans. Conduct follow-up of action plans and recommendations.
• Participate in award kick-off meetings to ensure that donor requirements are well understood and that plans are in place to meet the requirements.
• Help create and maintain a dashboard and tools to facilitate grants management compliance.
• Review Center Partnership and Donor Funded Procurement Actions as necessary.
• Assist in correspondence to donors, partners, and auditors.
• Provide donor compliance and risk management guidance to staff and partners throughout project implementation.
• Develop and conduct trainings to support the Center’s compliance programs and build staff and partner capacity.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Local and International travel to locations of assignment (10%)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, business administration, commerce, law, or related field is required.
• Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a similar position at an International Organization, Non-Governmental Organization, Donor Agency, or Embassy. Experience working with restricted donors, specifically, DFID, SIDA, UN Agencies, EU-based donors, foundations, and Global Affairs Canada is a plus.
• Experience with grants and partnership management, donor compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate issues and address issues proactively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and best practices with ability to support adherence to policies and procedures among various programs/functional units for both staff and partners.
• Able to juggle competing priorities, follow through on assigned tasks or projects, and exercise good judgment in consulting supervisor when needed.
• Demonstrated ability in designing and delivering trainings.
• Experience assisting with internal and external audits is a plus.
• Flexible to make calls and meetings outside standard working hours to accommodate colleagues working in other time zones.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At the Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Behavioral Competencies:

• Develop & Manage Self & Others: Takes ownership of individual growth in order to achieve full potential; recognizes the value of team members and helps them develop their full potential while also achieving set objectives. 
• Collaboration (People First): Works intra- and/or cross-departmentally to support the goals and overarching strategies of the Center and its strategic plan.
• Feedback (Improve & Innovate): Actively engaged in feedback cycles: Gives and requests feedback to and from peers, supervisors and direct reports about work products, behaviors, values, style, and approaches with a view on how this impacts self, other individuals, and teams.
• Accountability: Follow-through on each commitment made to individual contributors, teams and partners and proactively informs others of any delays that occur along the way.

Work Competencies:

• Project Management: Works effectively on project teams in order to achieve long-term project goal and objectives.
• Problem Solve & Make Decisions: Identifies, analyzes and resolves existing and anticipated problems, using common sense to make timely decisions in order to reach the best solutions for the organization.
• Internal/External Focus: Anticipates internal and external partner’s needs; assesses requirements and identifies new solutions that align with overall goals and objectives of the organization.
• Communication & Influence: Communicates with and influences others to gain agreement and commitment to the strategic goals of the organization.

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing efficient Capital Markets in Kenya.

REF: CMA/ ME/05/2023– 1 POST

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Investigations and Enforcement, the Manager Enforcement will be responsible for management and conduct of enforcement matters with respect to regulatory breaches and recommending appropriate action in line with the provisions of the Constitution and the applicable regulatory framework. This is a position under permanent and pensionable terms of service.

Job Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and implementing enforcement programs, systems, manuals and procedures to achieve protection of investors’ interest, enhance market integrity and increase deterrence;
• Coordinating the processes leading to prosecution, defence and administrative actions for breaches of regulatory framework;
• Coordinating the implementation of capital market intelligence gathering frameworks for the Enforcement Unit;
• Coordinating and representing the Authority in hearings in courts, tribunals and other fora;
• Coordinating internal and external stakeholders’ engagements on enforcement matters;
• Implementing measures to support local and international strategic partners to promote successful prosecutions; and
• Determining trends in regulatory breaches in the market and make recommendations to inform enforcement policy and regulatory reforms.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Law;
• Relevant Master’s degree;
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and member of the Law Society of Kenya;
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, CFE, CS(K) and membership to professional bodies is added advantage;
• At least six (6) years’ experience;
• At least two (2) years in a supervisory position;and
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks is added advantage

Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong understanding of investigations and enforcement of capital markets operations as well as financial sector operations;
• Understanding of the Kenyan legislative and judicial system;
• Knowledge of strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation;
• Professional skepticism;
• Legal analysis;
• Negotiating skills and dispute resolution;
• Professional and personal integrity; and
• Good judgement.

About the role:

• The Associate General Counsel (AGC) will report to the General Counsel and assist in carrying out all responsibilities of the Office of the General Counsel.  The AGC primarily will serve as the line attorney to support MSH’s overseas programs in approximately 25 countries in Africa, see list here [link to “Where We Work” on website].  They will provide advice and counsel on a wide range of legal issues, including, e.g., employment law, local vendor contracts, lease agreements, corporate law and entity management, compliance with applicable donor requirements, general host-country legal requirements, conflicts of interest, procurement integrity and other matters.  In coordination with the General Counsel, they will retain local counsel as needed.  They will represent the General Counsel in liaising with various MSH Offices, Technical Programs, Projects, and third parties.  In addition, they will support the General Counsel and organization on all legal matters as directed and stand in for the General Counsel as appropriate. They will be the fourth member of the Office of the General Counsel, joining the General Counsel, the Legal Operations Manager, and the Board Liaison.

Specific responsibilities include:

Employment Matters (30%)

• Partner with General Counsel and outside counsel if appropriate to advise leaders and HR partners regarding employment agreements, visas, employee relations and adverse employment actions, and employment litigation.  Prepare, revise and provide advice on current internal policies and compliance documents.

Vendor Contract Legal Review (20%)

• Review, revise and work with relevant country office to ensure compliance with a range of commercial contracts

Organizational Standards (20%)

Partner with the General Counsel in setting and advising regarding:

• the organizational standards for the development of terms and conditions in all Contracts/Agreements/Grants developed by Contract/Procurement Officers
• agreement-related templates; compliance checklists; donor approval of MSH’s interpretation of terms and conditions. (Templates to be developed by the Senior Contract Officer, Standards Unit)
• organizational compliance requirements under the Code of Business Ethics and Compliance.

Protest, Disputes, Resolutions, Terminations (5%)

• Assist the General Counsel in lodging and defending against protests, disputes, and terminations of MSH contracts/agreements.

Real Estate Holdings/Lease Matters (5%)

• Review and advise regarding MSH offices’ leases, and monitor MSH’s compliance with legal requirements.

Support Internal Investigations (20%)

• Provide legal assistance to investigations of allegations of employee misconduct; review and finalize of reports of investigation; ensure compliance with reporting requirements to donors.

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:                                   

• Admitted and in good standing with at least one Bar Association
• At least eight years’ experience practicing law in English. (French preferred)
• Combination of large law firm experience and in-house legal department roles (preferred)
• Experience practicing law in more than one African jurisdiction

SKILLS:                                      

• Experience in interpreting US Federal regulations related to government contracting and assistance awards.
• Experience in commercial, procurement, employment, and corporate law practice.
• Knowledge of the international donor and aid sector an advantage.
• Counsel organization leaders and Human Resources on employment and labor laws in all aspects of the employee life cycle, such as hiring practices, performance management, proactive training of employees, diversity and inclusion initiatives, affirmative action compliance, employee policies, compensation, wage and hour issues, accommodations and leave issues, terminations, organizational restructuring, employee benefits, and other employment-related matters.
• Experience with internal investigations into allegations of misconduct.
• Provide strategic and tactical thought leadership on how best to manage all types of legal issues and disputes in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Keep current on changes to employment law, contract law, and other relevant areas in relevant jurisdictions and communicate changes and potential impact to Human Resources and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and drive completion of employment-related projects, including privileged internal audits and internal process reviews, new policy rollouts and implementation, and training programs that explain the various employment related risks and focus on reducing a client’s exposure to legal claims.
• May perform other duties including handling a variety of discrete transactional matters as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:                       

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with program, finance, HR, and operations staff, as well as employees at every level of the organization.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and active listening skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands from multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of the role of a legal department within an international organization.
• Demonstrated organization, planning, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications is required, including Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• 5% Travel, Keyboard use, pulling drawers, lifting papers <10 pounds

TRAVEL:

• Some international travel within Africa and to the United States