Purpose of Job

Advise on general law issues and manage the legal issues of all areas of AfCFTA Secretariat

Main Functions

• Provide advice to ensure the proper implementation of the AfCFTA Staff Regulations and related laws covering the working conditions of AfCFTA Secretariat staff
• Assist in the fundraising process, prepare materials, partnership agreements, advise and document management and compensation agreements, and conclude fundraising transactions
• Mitigate labor disputes, including assisting the General Secretary in handling administrative matters
• Manage, monitor and provide proactive support and advice on all aspects of existing and emerging legal issues and risks
• Advising on data protection legislation and ensuring compliance with the applicable legal framework
• Advise the Legal Department in the performance of its duties on general legal matters.
• Responsible for the overall supervision and management of the Division.
• Ensure creation of an inspiring work environment to enable staff development and professional progression.

Specific Responsibilities

-Provides strategic and tactical advice to, and working as an integral member of AfCFTA Secretariat negotiating teams on particular transactions towards:

• negotiating a relationship;
• drafting and/or revising and advising on the content of contractual documents setting out the terms and conditions of particular relationships;
• negotiating on the specific terms and conditions of contractual documents,
• advising on legal aspects of the termination or wind-down of ongoing relationships.
- Advises on a range of current legal issues impacting AfCFTA Secretariat by reviewing issues, ascertaining applicable and appropriate legal and risk management practices, and recommending courses of action to AfCFTA management.
- Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master's degree or equivalent in international law (public international law, law of international organizations) with Twelve (12) years of relevant and progressively more responsible experience in the legal field.
• Seven (7) of these years should be at the senior management level and five (5) should involve a supervisory role

Required Skills

• A demonstrated ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally
• Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans and actions, that are consistent with agreed strategies
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
• high degree of independence, maturity and initiative
• ability to handle challenging questions and difficult stakeholders
• ability to manage time and prioritize work
• be flexible, adaptable and open to change
• Proficiency in one of the AU officials working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage;

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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Closing Date: 08 March, 2023