Corporation Secretary (CS)/GM Legal Services

The Affordable Housing Board (AHB) is seeking a Corporation Secretary (CS)/GM Legal Services. The right to housing is embedded in the Constitution of Kenya, which provides that every person has the right to accessible and adequate housing. With Kenya’s growing economy and one of the fastest-growing urbanisation rates in the continent, the demand for housing has never been greater. This role is pivotal in ensuring the Board functions within its legal mandate and adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Guiding the members of the Board on their duties, responsibilities, and powers, and how these should be exercised in the best interests of the Board.
• Ensuring that the procedures of the Board are followed and reviewed regularly, and that the members of the Board comply with written law.
• Assisting the Chairperson of the Board in organizing the activities of the Board, including providing information, preparing the agenda, issuing notices, preparing for meetings, and conducting evaluations of the Board and its development programmes.
• Providing secretarial services to the Board of Directors, ensuring that the work plan and Board papers are shared in advance of meetings and keeping a record of attendance.
• Ensuring that the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees are promptly prepared and circulated.
• Keeping Board members abreast of and informed on current governance practices.
• Keeping a record of conflicts of interest declared by each member of the Board.
• Coordinating the governance audit process.
• Interpreting legal instruments and statutes for the Board.
• Authenticating documents issued to the Board as collateral, securities, or support documents for loans and undertaking conveyance.
• Ensuring full compliance with the relevant laws, policies, and procedures.
• Preparing legal briefs and opinions and developing effective defense strategies for legal proceedings.
• Advising the Board on corporate structuring, risk oversight, and emerging governance issues to ensure sustainability and compliance.
• Supporting the Board in aligning its decisions with organizational strategy, national policy priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Overseeing compliance with statutory filings, disclosure obligations, and ethical governance standards.
• Acting as the custodian of the corporate governance framework, ensuring that best practices are embedded across the institution.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Must be a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) in good standing.
• At least fifteen (15) years of general work experience, with ten (10) years’ experience offering the services of a Certified Public Secretary and five (5) years in a senior management role.
• Master’s degree in Law (LL.M), Social Sciences, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law.
• Completion of a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates may access the detailed job description and specifications from the AHB’s Website: https://affordablehousingboard.go.ke or www.acalconsulting.co.ke/Careers. Candidates should submit their applications including the cover letter, copy of National ID, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and detailed CV, indicating current position, qualifications, working experience, names of three (3) professional referees, current remuneration and daytime telephone.

Applicants MUST submit their completed application via E-mail ONLY to: vacancyahb@acal.co.ke addressed to:

THE BOARD CHAIRMAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD (AHB), P.O BOX 27521- 00100, NAIROBI.

Note: According to the source, applications must quote the job reference “Chief Executive Officer- AHB Grade 1” and the subject of the email shall read “CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER”. Please verify if this reference applies to the Corporation Secretary role. Applications should be received by 10th March 2026, 5p.m E.A.T.