Job Summary

The Legal Advisor advises the company on national and/or international legal matters and conducts related legal work. The Legal Advisor performs research, provides analysis and writes reports on relevant legal developments in Rwanda as required. S/he develops and maintains a network of contacts with key stakeholders in broader sectors of the national legal system and supports the efforts to influence on priority concerns

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

  • Contributes to the formulation of strategies, identifies and defines objectives and develops activities, particularly insofar as they relate to international and domestic laws.
  • Analyses the situation, advises and provides guidance on the applicable national and international legal frameworks and norms in relation to activities, objectives, strategies and plans of action to address identified legal and other related issues;
  • Analyses government policy positions, legislation and jurisprudence that may have repercussions on activities in the country of assignment;
  • Promotes the ratification of, or accession to, priority treaties in Rwanda as defined by the company in line with the Institutional priorities;
  • Builds and maintains networks with key stakeholders in Rwanda dealing with relevant legal and thematic issues, including the Judiciary, Parliament, thinks-tanks, civil society, relevant UN agencies, international and national NGOs and with academic circles;
  • Supports the provision of legal advice and technical assistance to national authorities and other interested parties including reviewing of draft laws and legal documents;
  • Organizes and participates in seminars, courses, and national or regional conferences on topics related to multilateral developments, and the company;
  • Provides legal and policy analysis and advice related to the delegation strategies and operational activities; drafts legal opinions and proposes action aimed at obtaining better respect for relevant bodies of law;
  • Contributes to positioning the company as an industry reference, its implementation and respect;
  • Contributes to the company’s diplomacy efforts to influence and mobilize main stakeholders for priorities in the country and the region.

Key qualifications and experience:

  • University degree in law
  • Master’s degree or specialization in a discipline of public International law, including IHL or IHRL
  • 3-5 years working experience in similar function
  • Working experience in the government or the judicial sector
  • Teaching/Dissemination experience including at academic level
  • Fluent in either English or French
  • Connections with the stakeholders in the legal circles in Rwanda
  • Computer proficiency

Added Advantage:

You may also like:

  • Admission to the bar/magistrate or PHD
  • Experience working in/or with international organizations;

This position gives the candidate the opportunity to work in a recognized international organisation with a favourable working environment, good conditions and a lot of potential for personal and professional growth. Plus, the opportunities to learn and work with high level staff at both local and regional level.

Contact

To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: “Legal Advisor” to Jobsrwanda@qsourcing.com

(JOBSRWANDA@QSOURCING.COM)

E-mails that exceed 2MB will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE IS 5PM ON 30th March 2019

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

For more information,please visit https://qsourcing.com/jobs-in-rwanda/

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