Legal Affairs Officer Under Statute at RWANDA GOVERNANCE BOARD (RGB): (Deadline 30 June 2023)
Job description
1. Develop legal and regulatory instruments of the institution
– Drafting the legal texts regarding the institution and deliver legal opinions argued on the texts of laws, instructions, regulations and procedures
– Collect, preserve decisions carrying jurisprudence as regarding appeal interesting the institution, and establish the documentation interesting the institutions in legal matters, and inform regularly the services concerned
– Propose justified amendments of legal texts in order to improve quality of services and/or to facilitate reaching objectives determined by the Institution
– Produce information memoranda for users on the decisions of authorities.
2. Provide legal advice/opinion on litigious files engaging RGB and in the interest of this Institution
– Deal with legal issues, providing legal advice on contractual, staff, financial and institutional matters to ensure their compliance with applicable laws, instructions, regulations and procedures
– Prepare model contracts and decisions to be adopted and used by the institution
– Propose necessary amendments to contracts and agreements to avoid possible misinterpretation in support of the best interests of the institution
– Facilitate the interpretation of applicable laws, instructions, regulations and procedures
– Monitor the implementation of applicable laws, instructions, regulations and procedures
– Propose solutions with competent authorities
3. Liaise with the Ministry of Justice and other Institutions in legal matters
– Work closely with other Institutions including the Office of Attorney General by providing necessary information on legal issues involving the institution.
– Represent the institution before the court in case he/she is entitled to do so.
– Attend regular coordination and validation meetings organized by the Ministry of Justice and other Institutions.
4. Conduct legal research
– Carry out legal research and highlight potential problems that may engage the liability of the institution.
– Propose new amendments and revision of existing legal instruments related to the mission and mandate of the institution.
– Initiate new legal instrument drafting if necessary.
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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Experience in legal advisory
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Experience in legal drafting and negotiation
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Knowledge in contract drafting and negotiation
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Team work and team building skills;
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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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Possession of capacity for legal research and analysis in complex areas of law
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High analytical & Complex Problem Solving Skills
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