Job description
1. Analyze laws that require reform or need to be revised and prepare reports accordingly;
2. Prepare drafts of legal instruments for reform or revision purposes;
3. Identify national laws that require harmonization with international instruments ratified by Rwanda;
4. Manage the database (Taxonomy) of laws of Rwanda and international instruments ratified by Rwanda and update it as new ones are published from time to time;
5. Index laws and prepare compendia of related laws to ensure easy access of and reference to the laws;
6. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor
NB: Having Diploma in legal practice or a Diploma in Legislative Drafting is an added advantage
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Business Law
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in International Law
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Administrative Law
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Legal Studies
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Criminal Law
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Civil Law
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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N/A
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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 to analyse complex legal information and to present it clearly, comprehensively and accurately, both orally and in writing;
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Knowledge of research tools as well as data analysis;
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Knowledge of Rwandan legal system with a good knowledge of other legal system;
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Resource management skills
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– Analytical 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 English, Kinyarwanda or French; knowledge of all languages is an added advantage
