Rwanda Revenue Authority is seeking to recruit a self-motivated, qualified person of high integrity to fill the following positions:

LEGAL OFFICER, UNDER CUSTOMS SERVICES DEPARTMENT (1 POSITION).

The Post i3 on Grade 5

Under the supervision of the Head of Legal and Tax Payers Services Unit, the Legal Officer is responsible for carrying out her/ his assigned responsibilities and ensure(s) that operation functions are executed properly.

Responsibilities:

  • Receive and process exemption applications;
  • Responding to taxpayers’ queries relating to exemption and other legal issue;
  • Ensuring that the Laws in force are available to all Customs offices;
  • Recommending Changes to the Law and implementation of the Law in force;
  • Legal Drafting of Contracts between RRA/Customs Department and Taxpayers;
  • Provide legal advice;
  • Provide information on Customs Laws and regulations;
  • Drafting of Laws and regulations relating to Customs operations;
  • Ensure that all legal instruments applicable in Customs Department are available and implemented;
  • Undertake relevant assignments as may be directed by the hierarchical superiors.

Qualifications, Skills and competencies:

The candidate must have the following qualification, skills and competencies;

  • Bachelor Degree in Law;
  • At least 2 years working experience in a relevant field;
  • Ability to draft Laws and contracts;
  • Ability to respond to exemption queries;
  • Ability and willingness to work as a team member;
  • Ability to maintain accurate records;
  • Ability to follow specified procedures;
  • Computer skills; ;
  • Ability to maintain accurate records;

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should download the “Job application form” from the RRA website: www.rra.gov.rw

Job application letter addressed to Commissioner General, a well filled RRA Job application form, Curriculum Vitae, a copy of National Identity Card, copy of Degree and all Academic Transcripts as per required qualifications should be sent to recruitment@rra.gov.rw not later than 28/10/2019, at 5:00 pm

Download full job advert >> legal_officer_under_customs-services_20191022.pdf

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