Head, Council Secretariat & Corporate Communication at National Pension Commission (PenCom)

Michael Stevens Consulting - Our client, an extra-ministerial department set-up to oversee the management of pensions for “pensioners not transiting to the Defined Contributory Scheme” has recently received the mandate to carry out its functions as stipulated by the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2004.

The Organisation now seeks to recruit self driven, experienced and motivated individuals to fill selected positions. The client seeks to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Head, Council Secretariat & Corporate Communication

Ref No: HCSCC – PFA002
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• This role is responsible for leading and managing Legal Services and managing institution’s interface with media.
• Also to ensure that effective legal advice, support and representation that promotes corporate image is provided.
• The Job Holder would report to the Executive Secretary and has oversight of the Legal team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Legal department.
• Provide legal advisory services to Agency on corporate governance, legal and regulatory framework and liaise with regulatory bodies where necessary.
• Initiate initial briefs on suits against Agency and advice management accordingly.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management.
• Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.
• Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Review contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensure Agency corporate communications both internal and external are consistent with governing values and objectives.

Job Requirements

• A first degree in Law (L.L.B. and B.L.)
• Post Graduate / relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 12 years experience, two (2) of which must be at managerial level.

Key Competency Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and legislative laws governing pension administration.
• Good knowledge of leading practices in corporate governance.
• Good understanding of the Nigerian public sector and the roles and responsibilities of the key Ministries, Department and Agencies.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills
• Attention to details, tangible and intangible.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage work to achieve deadlines and targets.

Application Closing Date
Extended  to 17th October, 2014.

Method of Application
Qualified and Interested persons should send Applications to: [email protected] or [email protected] stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position and code being applied for. 

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Note: Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.