Job responsibilities
– Provide legal advisory services and coordinate the legal activities of RICA; – Draft legal documents of RICA – Report on contract management – Liaise the institution on justice and legal matters with other institutions – Prepare and represent RICA in legal proceedings – Conduct legal research on RICA mandates – Participate in developing a legal and contractual framework for laws and standards contracts. – Prepare and review legal instruments, including contract agreements and internal regulations to provide legal interpretations and advice of these instruments and regulations; – Coordinate and handle legal issues common to RICA ; – Anticipate and guard against legal risks likely to be faced by the RICA – Develop and recommend RICA policy and position – on legal issues; – Conduct pretrial preparations for defending the RICA in legal suits; – Prepare legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, etc.; – Review material meant for publication and advise on legal implications; – Participate in contracts negotiations; – Participate in the settlement of labour disputes; – Develop and recommend operating policy and procedural improvements
Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Law
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law
3 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
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1Integrity
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2Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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3Inclusiveness
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4Accountability
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5Communication
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6Teamwork
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7Client/citizen focus
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8Professionalism
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9Commitment to continuous learning
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10Knowledge of substantive law and legal procedures
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11Knowledge in contract drafting and negotiation
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12High analytical and complex problem-solving skills
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13Legal research and analysis in complex areas of law
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14Decision making skills
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15Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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16Computer Skills
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17Excellent Communication Skills
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18Team working Skills
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19Contract drafting and negotiation skills
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20Very effective organization skills