Job Description
– Serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee and proactively or reactively provide legal advice where necessary to avoid or deal with litigation;
– Co-prepare and sign at first degree any tender contract entered into between the District and contractors/service providers;
– Draft bylaws to be issued by the District authorities and advise on the legal impact of any decision of strategic importance taken or to be taken by the institution;
– Analyze contentious dossiers and/or requests emanating from citizens or District’s staff, gather supporting evidence, and recommend conclusions intended for the
Attorney General concerning the way out from litigious issues involving the District.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law
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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Communication skills
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Knowledge of working in pressurized environments
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Legal and Drafting Skills
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Analysing skills
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Excellent IT Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media)
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Conscientious and independent worker
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Legal Analysis skills
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Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage
