Director of Legal Affair unit || City of kigali (COK), Rwanda
Event Details:
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Exams to be conducted
1:PsychometricTest
2:Written
3:Oral
Reports To
City Manager
Job responsibilities
- Set the strategy and goals for the Legal team in alignment with the goals of the City of Kigali
- Identify, research, and analyse legal issues that affect the City of Kigali and its activities at the local, national and international levels associated with the City’s activities, ongoing operations, and strategic initiatives;
- Provide legal representation to the City of Kigali, support the work of the City and manage the full range of legal strategies and responsibilities;
- Ensuring the proper interpretation and implementation of all legislation applicable or pertaining to the City of Kigali activities;
- Provide legal and regulatory advice on questions related to the city activities or any legal issue referred to for consideration;
- Represent City of Kigali in litigation cases in courts involving or relating to City of Kigali’s mission or activities;
- Legal advice with regard to the development and implementation of memorandum of understanding and agreements with different parties and contractual arrangements and other legal issues;
- Development and updating of crisis procedures;
- Develop and provide trainings on legal issues, processes and policies to multi-level audiences in all departments in City at all levels;
- Provide counsel to staff in all departments of the City on a variety of complex issues;
- Execute other duties, as assigned;
- Seat on the City of Kigali Technical Management Committee and proactively provide legal advice on a range of matters, such as contractual, human and financial resources management of the City of Kigali to ensure their compliance with applicable laws, instructions, regulations and procedures;
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legal Practice
4 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legislative Drafting
4 Years of relevant experience
Master's Degree in Law with Diploma in Legal Practice
2 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in International Law with Diploma in Legislative Drafting
2 Years of relevant experience
Required certificates
having a Diploma in Legal practice or a Diploma in Legal Drafting is an added advantage.
Required competencies and key technical skills
Integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Resource management skills
Problem solving skills
Networking skills
Leadership skills
Mentoring and coaching skills
Time management skills
Risk management skills
Performance management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Knowledge of substantive law and legal procedures
Experience in legal advisory
Experience in legal drafting and negotiation
Knowledge in civil litigation management
Knowledge in contract drafting and negotiation
Knowledge in legal research and analysis in various areas of law
Analysing skills
Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage
Policy and legal analysis skills
Psychometric Languages
English
Français
Psychometric Domains
Problem solving
Competence / Skills
Analytical skills
Competence / Skills
Time management
Competence / Skills
Clear and Effective Communication
Communication skills
Active Listening
Communication skills
Influence and Persuasion
Communication skills
Cross-Cultural Communication
Communication skills
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Date and Timings:
14-08-2025 10:07 AM to 19-08-2025 10:07 AM
