East African Community Jobs – Senior Legal Officer at East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO)

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Job Title:         Senior Legal Officer
Organisation: East African
Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO)
Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda
Reports to: Executive
Secretary
Ref:
EAC/EASTECO/HR/04-07-17)
Grade: P4
About US:
The East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) is an
Institution of the East African Community (EAC) charged with governing the
Partner States’ co-operation in the development and implementation of Science
and Technology. The vision of the Commission is to contribute to a prosperous,
competitive, secure and united East Africa through collaboration in science,
technology and innovation. The mission is to promote and coordinate the
development, management and application of Science and Technology in the EAC
Partner States, for an innovative, competitive and integrated East Africa, and
for the wellbeing of her people.
Job Summary: The Senior Legal
Officer will provide statutory/legal advice to EASTECO to ensure compliance/
adherence to the established EAC laws and rules of procedure. Prepare and
provide Legal advisory opinion to EASTECO for the efficient and effective
delivery of its mandate. The incumbent will be responsible for facilitating the
preparation/negotiation of agreements and Memoranda of understanding (MOU’s),
and represent EASTECO on Court matters.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Formulate strategies, policies and
    procedures for dealing with legal issues pertaining to EASTECO;
  • Provide legal advisory opinion to EASTECO
    and its partners on matters relating to policy and implementation of
    EASTECO projects and programmes;
  • Provide timely legal advice to the
    Executive Secretary on issues that might have legal implications;
  • Study and disseminate all legislations and
    regulations that have a direct or indirect bearing on the functions of
    EASTECO;
  • Tasked with drafting, reviewing, and
    assisting in the negotiation of all types of EASTECO contracts, including
    Grant Agreements, Collaboration Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding
    (MOU), and Consultancy Contracts;
  • Responding to and advising on legal issues
    that arise during contract implementation including modifications,
    oversight of compliance with contractual terms including the timely
    submission of contractual reports and compliance with legal terms and
    conditions under grants from a variety of donors.
  • Provide statutory advice on EAC laws and
    rules of procedure during EASTECO statutory meetings and guide EASTECO
    meetings on legal matters and procedure;
  • Represent EASTECO and attend court
    hearings and Follow-up on the execution of Court decisions and prepare
    legal documentation;



  • Support the Executive Secretary to propose
    Governing Board meeting agenda, follow up the preparation of documents and
    reports as well as the circulation of meeting reports to the stakeholders;
  • Perform any other Duties as may be
    assigned by the Executive Secretary from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the EAC East
    African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) Senior Legal Officer
    job placement should hold a Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized
    University.
  • Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in
    Legal practice; Certified Public Secretary is an added advantage.
  • At least ten years’ experience, with 5
    years at senior level in legal representation.
  • At least five years’ experience in
    Contract Management; and fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to provide Strategic and team
    leadership, manage performance, diversity, conflict and change; have Legal
    Drafting, Conceptual, Analytical, Communication, Legal Research,
    Negotiation, Networking, Judgement, decision making, presentation and
    report writing skills.
  • Age Limit: Below 55 years old.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates from any of the EAC
partner states including Uganda are encouraged to  submit their applications either
electronically or in hard copy but not both to the address below, comprising
the following:
  • Letter of motivation, with the job
    reference
  • Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae;
  • Copy of the biodata page of passport/ID;
  • Certified Copies of degree/certificates;
  • Professional testimonials;
  • Daytime telephone contact;
  • Names and contact addresses (with
    telephone and emails) of 3 referees.
Address to:
The Executive Secretary,
EASTECO Secretariat,
KIGALI, RWANDA
Email to: info@easteco.org
Deadline: Wednesday, 16th
August 2017 by 5:00PM
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