Legal Affairs Officer Under Statute at NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(NCST): (Deadline 6 June 2023)
Job description
– Collect and keep in records all laws, decisions related to jurisprudence in the area of complaints of interest to the institution.
– Analyze files to ensure legal compliance.
– Provide practical legal opinions to ensure that the appropriate legal approach is taken on arising matters in accordance with existing laws.
– Provide legal advice on tender documents.
– Review ongoing cases and advice management accordingly.
– Review and advise the management on legal compliance of internal policies and procedures.
– Ensure proper recording of all legal documents and precedents where the institution was involved.
– Provide legal advice on contract disputes settlement.
– Draft legislative instruments (rules and regulations, MoU).
– Ensure proper legal compliance on documents produced within the institution with legal implications.
– Represent the institution before the court in case he/she is entitled to do so.
– Represent the institution in forums when legal affairs are discussed.
– Carry out legal research and highlight potential problems that may engage the liability of the institution.
– Perform any other tasks assigned by her/his supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law
0 Year of relevant experience
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A Diploma in Legal Practice or Legislative Drafting is an added advantage.
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Knowledge of substantive law and legal procedures
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Knowledge in legal research and analysis in various areas of law
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Attention to details and high level of accuracy
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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Experience in contract drafting and negotiation
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