Job Description
Ensure the full implementation of laws and rights promoting the Persons with
Disabilities in general;
Develop, initiate, maintain and revise laws, programs that were adopted to develop
the full inclusion of Persons with Disabilities;
Consult with the Ministry of Justice as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance
issues Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and
Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative
procedures. Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations;
Ensure proper reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized
enforcement agencies as appropriate and/or required;
Provide legal professional support and advice to the Executive Secretary;
Provide proactive legal assistance and advice on various legal issues like dispute
resolution, government funding agreements, regulatory, employment, and
governance;
Participate in the planning periodic activities of the Council;
Assist the Council in compliance with all various legal requirements;
Advise on minimal liability and legal exposure for the functioning of the Secretariat;
Ensure that the legal documents and other contractual documents are effectively
drafted, reviewed, interpreted, and vetted;
Take decisive actions on various legal matters and assessing contentious and
uncontroversial issues;
Participate in workshops regarding the drafting laws and regulation about the persons
with disabilities;
Supervise, research and analyze implication of case law, legislation, and regulatory
matters that affect the Council and reporting them back to the Executive Secretary;
Draft the modules on the rights of persons with disabilities;
Participate in the advocacy activities aiming at promoting the rights of persons with
disabilities;
Produce weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activities report;
Perform any other task assigned by the Executive Secretary.
Entrenches and inspires a sense of vision and motivation. Is collaborative and has a drive to achieving institutional vision, mission and goals.
Promotes impartiality, fairness, and honesty. Takes prompt action or proposes solutions to stop unprofessional or unethical behavior.
Engages and demonstrates respect for intellectual views of others, gender, age, people with disability, culture and beliefs.
Accepts and assumes responsibility for work and decisions. Reports work done, and explain decisions taken. Accepts mistakes and failures and endeavors to take corrective action or bears the consequences.
Understands clearly situations and communicates his/her message with clarity to a relevant audience. Listens attentively to others with an open mind and provides feedback. Uses proper channels of communication.
Demonstrates strict adherence to ethical and performance standards. Exhibits a sense of ownership, responsiveness, urgency and courtesy.
Values client relationship and treats clients with respect and courtesy. Provides high quality services that address Client/Citizen needs and expectations.
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Law
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law
3 Years 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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Exceptional organizational skills with ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively
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Strong organizational and project management skills with high integrity and professional ethical standards;
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Fluent in English and/or French; knowledge of all is an Advantage
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Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
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A high level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to work with teams at all levels
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Mastering the international and national disability laws
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Have a wide experience in government policies and programs
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Exhibiting sound practical judgment
