Job Purpose:

To discharge General Board Secretarial and Statutory Functions for the Bank, including ensuring that the Bank complies with statutory requirements of the Companies Act, and conforms to the Articles and Memorandum of Association and good corporate governance practices.

Main Responsibilities:

Design, define and implement Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance strategy in alignment with the strategy of the bank
Providing legal counsel to the Board of directors, chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and the Executive Committee.
Managing board processes – Board and Committee papers and circulation of agendas, minutes, discussion papers, and proposals for the board and its committees.
Ensuring shareholders' and directors' meetings are properly called, organized, and held.
Advising the Board on good practices in corporate governance, e.g., giving guidance on the legal implications of the way the Board discharges its duties, runs meetings and makes decisions.
Counselling the Board on standards of ethical and corporate behaviors.
Manage Board of Directors calendars
Ensuring the board has the information it needs to make informed decisions.
Organizing Board and Committee evaluations in line with regulatory requirements and MEMARTS.
Creating directors' reports on behalf of the Board.
Completing statutory forms as prescribed by the Registrar of companies.
Prepare the register of members, and directors and update changes.
Monitor compliance with the Company's Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Ensure the safe custody and proper use of the Company's Common Seal.
Liaising with various statutory and regulatory bodies like Registrar of Companies, Bank of Tanzania, Treasury Registrar, BRELA, CMSA etc
Monitor compliance with all legal requirements under the Companies Act

Knowledge and Skills:

Customer-centric
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) at all levels.
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multitask
Strategic thinking
Influencing skills and assertiveness
Sound judgment
Meticulous planning
Highest integrity, morals, and ethics.
Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and keeping confidential matters.
Trustworthy

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), A Master of Laws (LLM) and a Practicing Advocate
Minimum of 10 years' corporate legal experience in the core legal function and at least 5 years as a Company Secretary of a large organization preferably in the Banking and Finance Sectors.

NMB Bank Plc is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer