Job Description
* Providing General legal support and advice on a wide range of issues;
* Drafting Contracts, MoUS, analyzing and reviewing laws, orders, instructions, regulations, rules of procedure relating to RDB activities;
* Work with legal analyst in preparing judicial or extra judicial legal action on behalf of RDB. Receiving summons and being responsible to prepare rebuttal pleadings for RDB;
* Work with legal analyst in liaising with lawyers and the attorney General’s Office on litigation concerning RDB;
* Give legal opinions on the management of user department ‘s issues including but not limited to recruitment , contracts and termination of contracts;
* Proposing and carrying out necessary trainings intended to uplift the level of legal compliance within RDB;
* Representing RDB in judicial and extra judicial proceedings (Upon accreditation by the Rwanda Bar Association);
* Representing the Division in internal and external meetings, conferences, etc under delegation by supervision or any other hierarchical official;
* Any other related assignment as may be directed by superior(s).
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law with ILDP certificate
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Law with ILDP certificate
1 Year of relevant experience
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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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Strong command of written and spoken English;
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Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;
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Required relevant experience
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Excellent interpersonal skills, detail orientated, proper communication and presentation skills;
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Demonstrated skills in public and administrative laws, corporate law, contracts drafting and intellectual property regulation
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Strong knowledge of Rwanda’s legal procedures, policies, laws, regulations and judicial systems;
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Proven ability in analyzing and handling various legal issues
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Strong negotiation skills with confidentiality and high professional and ethical standards;
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Flexibility, team player, able to multi-task and get things done as expected;
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Highly analytical with excellent interpersonal skills, detail orientated, proper communication and presentation skills;
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Ability to handle complex legal cases, navigate the judicial system and draft various contract
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