Legal Affairs Specialist at National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR): (Deadline 12 August 2025)
Job responsibilities
• Participate in the development of a legal and contractual framework suitable for the statistical sector through the drafting of laws, policies, and standard contracts for NISR. • Provide legal advice and support to NISR management on matters related to laws, regulations, and institutional policies. • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal instruments for NISR, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Coordinate legal risk management by identifying and advising on potential legal issues affecting NISR. • Prepare for and represent NISR in legal proceedings, including pre-trial activities and litigation matters. • Provide legal support and strategic advice on complex and critical matters related to NISR’s operations and institutional compliance. • Review and analyze legal documents, contracts, and regulatory instruments to identify legal risks, inconsistencies, and ensure alignment with applicable laws and internal policies. • Participate in the resolution of labor and employment disputes involving NISR, and provide legal interpretation of labor laws and internal regulations. • Ensure institutional compliance with national legal requirements by managing the provision of legal services within NISR. • Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
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- Masters Degree in law with a certification in Legal Practice
3 Years of relevant experience
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legal Practice
5 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
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- Problem solving skills
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- Capacity for legal research and analysis in complex areas of law
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- Verbal and written communication skills
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- Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts, gathering and packaging of information for effective delivery to audiences
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- Knowledge of public service labor law
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- Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;
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- Knowledge of government contract law
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- Ability to pay close attention to detail
Psychometric Languages
- English
Psychometric Domains
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- Problem solving
Competence / Skills
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- Attention and concentration
Behavior and attitude
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- Assertiveness
Communication skills
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