The African Union Senior Legal Counsel - General Legal Affairs Jobs in Nigeria

The African Union Senior Legal Counsel - General Legal Affairs Jobs in Nigeria

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.

Academic Requirements and Relevant 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;

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

Tenure of Appointment

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.

Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

How to Apply

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