Job Description
Legal Affairs Specialist carries the following roles and responsibilities:
1. Assist in the process of drafting new Legal and regulatory Instruments needed by the Ministry to achieve its mandate;
2. File existing Legal and Regulatory instruments that legislate and regulate activities in the public investment Sector, for ease of reference;
3. Conduct legal research, develop policies and amend laws & orders for the effective and efficient public investments and privatization;
4. Advising on general business law issues and managing the legal issues of all areas of the Ministry;
5. Conduct legal research and participate in the development and amendment of laws and orders related to business to ensure conducive business environment;
6. Draft and review contracts that define working relationships between the Ministry and Service Providers as well as suppliers;
7. Providing legal advice and support on a wide range of legal activities;
8. Prepare Cabinet Papers/notes and related policy briefs for Cabinet approval;
9. Ensure weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the supervisor;
10. Perform any other work-related responsibility as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legal Practice
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legislative Drafting
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legislative Drafting
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legal Practice
1 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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Capacity for legal research and analysis in complex areas of law
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Knowledge of substantive law and legal procedures
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Experience in legal advisory
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Experience in legal drafting and negotiation
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Knowledge in civil litigation management
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Collaboration and team working skills
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Analytical skills;
