Deadline: 09 Jan 2020
Rwanda Revenue Authority is seeking to recruit self-motivated, qualified person of high integrity to fill the following position:
LEGAL OFFICER, UNDER CUSTOMS SERVICES DEPARTMENT (1 POSITION).
The Post is on Grade 5
Under the supervision of the Head of Legal and Tax Payers Services Unit, the Legal Officer is responsible for carrying out her/ his assigned responsibilities and ensure(s) that operation functions are executed properly.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and process exemption applications;
- Responding to taxpayers’ queries relating to exemption and other legal issue;
- Ensuring that the Laws in force are available to all Customs offices;
- Recommending Changes to the Law and implementation of the Law in force;
- Legal Drafting of Contracts between RRA/Customs Department and Taxpayers;
- Provide legal advice;
- Provide information on Customs Laws and regulations;
- Drafting of Laws and regulations relating to Customs operations;
- Ensure that all legal instruments applicable in Customs Department are available and implemented;
- Undertake relevant assignments as may be directed by the hierarchical superiors.
Qualifications, Skills and competencies:
The candidate must have the following qualification, skills and competencies;
- Bachelor Degree in Law;
- At least 2 years working experience in a relevant field;
- Ability to draft Laws and contracts;
- Ability to respond to exemption queries;
- Ability and willingness to work as a team member;
- Ability to maintain accurate records;
- Ability to follow specified procedures;
- Computer skills; ;
- Ability to maintain accurate records;
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should download the “Job application form” from the RRA website: www.rra.gov.rw.
Job application letter addressed to Commissioner General, a well-filled RRA Job application form, Curriculum Vitae, a copy of National Identity Card, copy of Degree and all Academic Transcripts as per required qualifications should be sent to recruitment@rra.gov.rw not later than January 09,2020, at 5:00 pm
