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Senior Legal Officer

JOB SUMMARY

Company Public Procur...
Industry Public Sector
Category Legal
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢ 
Education LLB
Experience 5 years
Job Expires Aug 30, 2018
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Job Description

A reputable organisation intends to recruit a qualified and dynamic person as a Senior Legal Officer.
 
JOB PURPOSE 
To provide technical direction for the effective management of all legal matters of the Authority.
 
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Senior Legal Officer will report to the Director, Legal
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepares and reviews legal and other operations documents
  • Provides inputs for the formulation and drafting of public procurement legislation and amendments
  • Conducts litigation for and on behalf of the Authority
  • Coordinates the vetting of standard form documentation for legal compliance
  • Represents the Authority in Court, before any tribunal or investigative body
  • Collates information on investigations carried out by the Authority into breaches of the Public Procurement Act
  • Undertakes Board Secretarial duties
  • Ensures the effective and efficient management of the administrative review process 
  • Responds to issues on prosecution of breaches of the procurement laws
  • Facilitates implementation of the performance management system of the Directorate
  • Collects and collates information for the preparation of the budget, annual report and other periodic reports of the Directorate 
  • Reviews relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and provides inputs to aid decision making
  • Appraises subordinate staff in the Directorate.

Required Skills or Experience

  • A minimum of Master’s Degree in Law, preferably, Procurement Law, Administrative Law, Public Law from an accredited tertiary institution.
  • Must have been called to the Ghana Bar (Barrister-at-Law).
  • A minimum of five (5) years post-call relevant work experience in a reputable organization.
  • Must pass a competitive selection interview conducted by the Public Procurement Authority in collaboration with the Public Services Commission.
  • COMPETENCIES 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
  • Good leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills.
  • Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Good research skills.
  • Capacity to inspire and motivate.
  • Team player.
  • Good knowledge and experience in public procurement processes, practices and regulations.
  • Knowledge in financial regulations.
  • Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

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