NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(NCST)

Legal Affairs Officer 

Under Statute

Posted

May 26, 2023

Deadline

Jun 6, 2023

1 Post

Level:4.III

Collect and keep in records all laws, decisions related to jurisprudence in the area of complaints of interest to the institutionAnalyze files to ensure legal compliance.  

- Provide practical legal opinions to ensure that the appropriate legal approach is taken on arising matters in accordance with existing laws.

- Provide legal advice on tender documents.

- Review ongoing cases and advice management accordingly.

- Review and advise the management on legal compliance of internal policies and procedures.

- Ensure proper recording of all legal documents and precedents where the institution was involved.

- Provide legal advice on contract disputes settlement.

- Draft legislative instruments (rules and regulations, MoU).

- Ensure proper legal compliance on documents produced within the institution with legal implications.

- Represent the institution before the court in case he/she is entitled to do so.  

- Represent the institution in forums when legal affairs are discussed.

- Carry out legal research and highlight potential problems that may engage the liability of the institution.

- Perform any other tasks assigned by her/his supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • A Diploma in Legal Practice or Legislative Drafting is an added advantage.

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Competency and Key Technical Skills

    • Integrity

    • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

    • Inclusiveness

    • Accountability

    • Communication

    • Teamwork

    • Client/citizen focus

    • Professionalism

    • Commitment to continuous learning

    • Resource management skills

    • Analytical skills

    • Problem solving skills

    • Decision making skills

    • Time management skills

    • Risk management skills

    • Results oriented

    • Digital literacy skills

    • Knowledge of substantive law and legal procedures

    • Knowledge in legal research and analysis in various areas of law

    • Attention to details and high level of accuracy

    • Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

    • Experience in contract drafting


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