The Ghana Immigration Service invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for recruitment.

Responsibilities:

•  Assists with the preparation and review of proposed contracts, leases, forms agreements and other legal instruments
•  Drafts, negotiates and reviews legal documents
•  Works together with departments to evaluate contracts and prepares for negotiations to improve contracts and terms and conditions
•  Provides analysis and counsel on legal issues
•  Interpretation and advice on legislation and allied government directives
•  Preparation of correspondence of legal character
•  Advises on sanctions and other disciplinary measures and interpretation of conditions of service
•  Provides legal counsel on issues arising from actual or anticipated litigation
•  Assists officers with regards to how laws impact their functional areas
•  Acts on behalf of the Service as both defense and prosecution of lawsuits
•  Works on special projects are requested
•  Performs any other duties as directed by the Head of Legal or the Director/GIS

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications:

•  A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Law [i.e. LLB or BA (Law)] from a recognised university, with emphasis on corporate law and regulation or its professional qualification
•  A member of the Ghana Bar Association
•  A minimum of four (4) years post-qualification work experience in corporate law and private practice

Competencies:

•  Strong analytical skills
•  Good report writing skills
•  Good understanding of law relating to property procurement, management and disposal
•  Good IT skills
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants must submit the following in sealed envelopes to the Director of Immigration at the address below:

•  An application letter
•  A Birth Certificate (Original and Photocopy)
•  Educational Certificates (Original and Photocopy)
•  National Service Certificate (Original and Photocopy)
•  Two current passport size photographs
•  Testimonial (if any)
•  CV (Citing two referees)

The Director of Immigration
Ghana Immigration Service
Private Mail Bag
Ministries Post Office
Accra

The deadline for the submission of applications is one week (1) from the date of publication. Late applications will not be entertained

For further enquiries, please contact: 0302 224445/0302 221667

Closing Date: 08 November, 2012

The Ghana Immigration Service does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.