Interim Deputy Company Secretary
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Plan International Kenya is hiring an experienced Interim Deputy Company Secretary to support governance operations across its international board, members' assembly and committees. The role involves preparing board papers, providing governance advice, and ensuring compliance with legal and constitutional requirements. This is a full-time position based in Nairobi within the Legal and Regulatory field.
- Senior governance role supporting the International Board, Members' Assembly and their committees
- Requires BA/BSc/HND qualification with relevant experience
- Full-time position based in Nairobi under Legal and Regulatory field
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Plan International Kenya is hiring an experienced Interim Deputy Company Secretary to support governance operations across its international board, members' assembly and committees. The role involves preparing board papers, providing governance advice, and ensuring compliance with legal and constitutional requirements. This is a full-time position based in Nairobi within the Legal and Regulatory field.
- Senior governance role supporting the International Board, Members' Assembly and their committees
- Requires BA/BSc/HND qualification with relevant experience
- Full-time position based in Nairobi under Legal and Regulatory field
- Opportunity to work with senior leaders and governors across multiple countries
- Plan International advises candidates never to pay for any notarisation, certificate or assessment during recruitment
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Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children.
The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation and education to children whose lives had been disrupted by the Spanish Civil W...
Interim Deputy Company Secretary
Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Legal and Regulatory
The Opportunity
Plan International is seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Company Secretary to join our Governance and Executive team. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in supporting the governance of a leading international organisation advancing children's rights and equality for girls worldwide.
Working closely with the fellow Deputy Company Secretary, you will ensure the smooth and effective operation of Plan International's governing bodies, including the International Board, Members' Assembly and their committees. You'll provide expert governance advice, help ensure compliance with legal and constitutional requirements, and support high-quality decision-making at the most senior levels of the organisation.
This role offers the chance to work with senior leaders, governors and stakeholders across multiple countries, influencing governance practice and helping strengthen organisational effectiveness across a complex global network.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of governance and secretariat support to Plan International's
- International Board, Members' Assembly and their committees, ensuring the effective planning and administration of meeting cycles, workplans and governance processes.
- Prepare, review and coordinate high-quality agendas, board papers, minutes, resolutions and action logs, ensuring documentation is clear, accurate and aligned with good governance practice.
- Build trusted relationships with governors, senior leaders and colleagues, providing expert advice and guidance on governance processes, constitutional requirements and decision-making.
- Ensure effective coordination between governance bodies and executive leadership teams to support informed decision-making and implementation.
- Support the induction and ongoing development of governors, including the provision of guidance materials, resources and training.
- Help ensure compliance with legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements across Plan International and its subsidiaries.
- Maintain accurate governance records and oversee company secretarial processes, including Powers of Attorney, written resolutions and other corporate documentation.
- Manage governance policies and procedures relating to areas such as conflicts of interest, confidentiality and related-party transactions.
- Support governance-related compliance activities, including board elections, due diligence processes and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen governance systems, processes and controls, driving continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness.
- Monitor developments in governance, company secretarial practice and relevant legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring best practice is reflected across the organisation.
- About You
- We're looking for someone who combines strong governance expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
- You will have:
- Experience in corporate governance, company secretarial, legal, compliance or a related governance role, with a strong understanding of governance frameworks and good governance practice.
- Experience supporting boards, committees and senior decision-makers, ideally within a complex international or multi-jurisdictional environment.
- Demonstrable experience drafting high-quality minutes, board papers, resolutions and other governance documentation.
- Strong understanding of legal, regulatory and constitutional requirements and the ability to interpret and apply governance policies and procedures.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships and work confidently with senior leaders, governors and stakeholders at all levels.
- Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively and identify opportunities to improve governance processes and ways of working.
- Experience working within an international NGO, charity or other complex global organisation is desirable.
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- Plan International on jobs.plan-international.org
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