Deputy Company Secretary

About the role

Plan International is seeking a Deputy Company Secretary to support its Board and senior leadership in Nairobi. The role combines corporate governance expertise with high‑level administrative support across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide governance advice to the Board, Committees and senior leadership to ensure effective decision‑making.
• Lead planning, coordination and follow‑up for the Members’ Assembly, International Board and various committees.
• Prepare agendas, papers, minutes and action‑tracking for Board and Committee meetings.
• Maintain corporate governance records, powers of attorney, written resolutions and authorisations in line with legal and delegation frameworks.
• Develop and update governance policies, frameworks, systems and compliance processes.
• Support Board and Committee effectiveness through induction, training materials and ongoing development.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law and/or Corporate Governance.
• Membership or fellowship with the Institute of Certified Secretaries (Kenya), Chartered Governance Institute (UK) or an equivalent body.
• Proven experience in supporting decision‑making bodies, agenda planning and minute‑taking.
• Ability to work with Board members, senior managers and staff with discretion and diplomacy.

Required skills

• Corporate governance knowledge.
• Board meeting coordination.
• Project management.