Legal advisor & Notary
Exams to be conducted
1:Written
2:Oral
Reports To
Executive Secretary of District
Job responsibilities
– Render notary services to service seekers as per the competencies set forth by the law governing the notary function and any other relevant law and regulations; – Serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee and proactively or reactively provide legal advice where necessary to avoid or deal with litigation; – Co-prepare and sign at first degree any tender contract entered into between the District and contractors/service providers;
– Draft bylaws to be issued by the District authorities and advise on the legal impact of any decision of strategic importance taken or to be taken by the institution; – Analyze contentious dossiers and/or requests emanating from citizens or District’s staff, gather supporting evidence, and recommend conclusions intended for the Attorney General concerning the way out from litigious issues involving the District.
Minimum qualifications
- 1Bachelor’s Degree in Law0 Year of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
- 1Legal analytical skills;
- 2Communication skills
- 3Knowledge of working in pressurized environments
- 4Legal and Drafting Skills
- 5Analysing skills
- 6Excellent IT Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media)
- 7Conscientious and independent worker
- 8Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage
