Job Description

Reporting to the SPIU Coordinator the Legal Specialist will be responsible for the following;

– Take part in the drafting of the laws and regulations relating to the operation and development of RWB

– Harmonize the national laws with international agreements ;

– Control the compliance with legal matters in all the national programs likely to affect the management and operations of the RWB

– Receive and study contentious files and give advice to the decision
– makers;

– Initiate a preliminary investigation into contentious cases and assess the enforcement of the legislation and regulations

– Collect and keep jurisprudence decisions as regards the appeals relevant in Water

– Process the inspection reports and elaborate complaints; Submit progress reports.

– Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor

Job Profile

Master’s Degree in Law with 3 years of working experience; or Bachelor’s Degree in Law with 5 years of working experience in Law related field.

Key technical skills and knowledge

– Legal research and analysis in complex areas of law

– Knowledge of Substantive Law and Legal Procedures

– Experience in contract drafting and negotiation

– High analytical and problem solving skills

– Team working skills

– Very effective organization skills

– Decision making skills