Legal affaires officer at ombudsman office Under Statute : Deadline: Dec 2, 2024

• Collect and keep in records all laws, decisions related to jurisprudence in the area of complaints of interest to the institution; • Analyse files to ensure legal compliance; • Provide practical legal opinions to ensure that the appropriate legal approach is taken on arising matters in accordance with existing laws; • Provide legal advice on public procurement documents; • Review ongoing cases and advice management accordingly; • Review and advise the management on the compliance to policies and procedures; • Ensure proper recording of all legal documents and precedents where the institution was involved; • Provide legal advice on contract disputes settlement; • Draft legislative instruments (rules and regulations, MoU); • Ensure proper legal compliance on documents produced within the institution with legal implications; • Represent the institution in forums when legal affairs are discussed; • Carry out legal research and highlight potential problems that may engage the liability of the institution; • Manage the equipment and materials put at his/her disposal • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor