Legal Senior Officer

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

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•Medical assistance

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Overview of position

• The Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration (DDR) program for Ethiopia was initiated as a crucial step towards implementing the peace agreement signed between the Government of Ethiopia & the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) on 2nd November 2022 in South Africa. 

• For the implementation of DDR in Ethiopia, the National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC) was established with the Council of Minister Regulation Number 525 / 2022 & with amended regulation number 541 / 2023 of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The core mission of the commission is stabilization of the society & recovery of the economy for sustainable peace & enhancing human security through designing, planning & implementing demobilization & sustainable reintegration of more than 370 thousand former combatants into civilian life across seven regions of Ethiopia.

• Under the overall direction of the Commissioners Office, the Legal Senior Officer is responsible for the implementation of legal related issues of DDR programs, & operations focusing on advising on all legal matters, verbal or in writing, as required to ensure smooth program execution.

Role objectives

• Advising on all legal matters, verbal or in writing, as required.

• Drafting & reviewing of agreements & / or other legal documents in connection with NRC mission & operations (Memorandum of Understandings (MoU), rent agreements, purchase agreements, consultancy agreements, supplier agreements, services agreements, employment agreements, etc.).

• Research & analysis on legal subjects & matters related to NRC mission, operations & providing legal opinions, drafting briefs, reports & correspondence.

• Inform & update NRC of all new laws & regulations, which may be of interest to NRC. 

• The Legal Advisor shall provide litigation & / or arbitration services.

• Assist in the drafting of the internal regulations, manuals & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).

• Develop, maintain & facilitate key relationships with all entities & organizations to maximize international and local support to NRC.

• Any additional assignments given from supervisor.

Project reporting

• This role works under the overall direction of the Commissioners Office.

Key competencies

• A graduate degree in law is required.

• At least 7 years (with a high school diploma) or 4 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of combined & relevant experience in drafting legal matters & advising on legal issues.

• Excellent interpersonal & good communication skills.

• Ability in drafting legal matter skills, effective presentation skills & ability to prepare & present reports that are clear & concise.

• Excellent creative problem solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively & constructively with colleagues from different professional, national & cultural backgrounds, multicultural & diverse environment.

• Familiarity with DDR processes & related operational frameworks is advantageous.

• Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines.

• High ability in public speaking at high level meetings, presentations delivery & report drafting.

• Fluency in English & Amharic required.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.