African Union Senior Legal - Dispute settlement (AfCFTA) Jobs in Ghana

African Union Senior Legal - Dispute settlement (AfCFTA) Jobs in Ghana

Purpose of Job

Provides to resolve disputes in a professional, effective and efficient way, having regard for the law, policies, procedures and good practice.

Main Functions

Manage end to end case work and new matters involving different kind of disputes

Assist with the effective management of variable complaint demand by being flexible using a range of dispute resolution processes for high productivity output

Provide independent information about how to go about resolving their disputes

Accurately record the details of a dispute and case manage according to AU processes

Identify key issues arising from a dispute, gather and analyze relevant information (both verbal and written) and decide whether a proposed outcome is in accordance with the law, good practice, and what is fair and reasonable given all the circumstances of the dispute

Apply dispute resolution frameworks including conciliations and employ negotiation and problem-solving skills to facilitate the appropriate resolution of disputes

Work with internal and external stakeholders

Actively contribute to the responsive management of complaint demand and undertake other duties and tasks as and when require

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

Serve as secretary to dispute settlement panels and arbitrators in the resolution of trade disputes between AfCFTA States Parties

Ensure a dispute settlement process that is transparent, accountable, fair, predictable and consistent with the provisions of the AfCFTA Agreement

Facilitate the resolution of disputes through conciliation, good offices, mediation and arbitration

Plan and organise the work of the Division

Assist and support dispute resolution panels and arbitrators, or members of the Appellate Body considering an appeal

Provide substantive legal advice and research on legal, technical or procedural issues in dispute resolution or appeal proceedings

Advise the Legal Directorate in the exercise of its functions on dispute resolution issues Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

Academic Requirements and

Relevant Experience

A 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 field of legal.

Seven (7) of these years should be at 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;

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Perspective

Developing Others

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Building Relationships

Foster Accountability Culture

Learning Orientation

Communicating with impact

Functional Competencies

Conceptual Thinking

Job Knowledge and information sharing

Drive for Results

Fosters Innovation

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; African Union Senior Legal - Dispute settlement (AfCFTA) Jobs in Ghana

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