Legal Affairs Specialist


National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR)
Job responsibilities
• Participate in the development of a legal and contractual framework suitable for the statistical sector through the drafting of laws, policies, and standard contracts for NISR. • Provide legal advice and support to NISR management on matters related to laws, regulations, and institutional policies. • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal instruments for NISR, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Coordinate legal risk management by identifying and advising on potential legal issues affecting NISR. • Prepare for and represent NISR in legal proceedings, including pre-trial activities and litigation matters. • Provide legal support and strategic advice on complex and critical matters related to NISR’s operations and institutional compliance. • Review and analyze legal documents, contracts, and regulatory instruments to identify legal risks, inconsistencies, and ensure alignment with applicable laws and internal policies. • Participate in the resolution of labor and employment disputes involving NISR, and provide legal interpretation of labor laws and internal regulations. • Ensure institutional compliance with national legal requirements by managing the provision of legal services within NISR. • Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
-
-
Masters Degree in law with a certification in Legal Practice
3 Years of relevant experience
-
-
Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legal Practice
5 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
-
-
Problem solving skills
-
-
-
Capacity for legal research and analysis in complex areas of law
-
-
-
Verbal and written communication skills
-
-
-
Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts, gathering and packaging of information for effective delivery to audiences
-
-
-
Knowledge of public service labor law
-
-
-
Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;
-
-
-
Knowledge of government contract law
-
-
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Psychometric Languages
-
English
Psychometric Domains
-
-
Problem solving
Competence / Skills
-
-
-
Attention and concentration
Behavior and attitude
-
-
-
Assertiveness
Communication skills
-
-
Clear and Effective Communication
Communication skills