Job Description
Drafting the legal texts regarding the sector and deliver legal opinions argued on the texts of laws, instructions, regulations and procedures;
Collect, preserve decisions carrying jurisprudence as regarding appeal interesting the institution, and establish the documentation interesting the institutions in legal matters, and inform regularly the services concerned;
Propose justified amendments of legal texts in order to improve quality of services and/or to facilitate reaching objectives determined by the Institution;
Produce information memoranda for users on the decisions of authorities;
Provide legal advice/opinion on litigious files engaging the Ministry and affiliated Agencies and in the interest of the Ministry and affiliated Agencies;
Prepare model contracts and decisions to be adopted and used by the institution;
Propose necessary amendments to contracts and agreements to avoid possible misinterpretation in support of the best interests of the institution;
Facilitate the interpretation of applicable laws, instructions, regulations and procedures;
Monitor the implementation of applicable laws, instructions, regulations and procedures;
Analyze contentious files and/or requests emanating from users or agents of the institution;
Propose solutions with competent authorities;
Liaise with the Ministry of Justice and other Institutions in legal matters;
Represent ICT sector before the court in case he/she is entitled to do so;
Attend regular coordination and validation meetings organized by the Ministry of Justice and other Institutions;
Carry out legal research and highlight potential problems that may engage the liability of the institution;
Propose new amendments and revision of existing legal instruments related to the mission and mandate of the institution;
Initiate new legal instrument drafting if necessary.
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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Knowledge of substantive law and legal procedures
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Knowledge in contract drafting and negotiation
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Knowledge in legal research and analysis in various areas of law
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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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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Digital literacy skills
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Analytical skills;
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Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all three languages is an advantage.
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Knowledge of Rwanda legal procedures
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Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Law is an advantage
