East African Development Bank (EADB) Career Jobs - Manager, Legal Services
Organisation: East African Development Bank (EADB)Reports to: Head of Corporate AffairsThe East African Development Bank (EADB) is an international development finance institution, whose mandate is to promote the sustainable economic development of East Africans. Shareholders of the EADB are Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and other international financial institutions.Job Summary: The Manager, Legal Services will be responsible developing policies, overseeing legal risks and for providing advice on a wide range of legal issues relating to the functions, structures and activities of the EADB, including the Treaty and Charter of the EADB, the Headquarters Agreement, international conventions and treaties as well as negotiating and drafting agreements between the EADB and third parties.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Advise on constitutional and corporate legal matters arising from the interpretation and application of the Banks Charter; draft legal documents concerning membership and participation in the Bank, and the creation and administration of special funds;Develop, implement and interpret internal legislation;Offer legal advice and assistance; draft, vet and revise legal documentation relating to the structure and administration of the Bank and special funds, with other international organizations and with member and non-member states, including matters pertaining to the privileges, immunities and exemptions of the Bank and those vested on the Bank, its employees, experts and consultants;Provide legal support to the preparation, negotiation and finalization of legal instruments of cooperation between the Bank, bilateral and multilateral development partners;Oversee and direct the Banks’ representation in litigation, arbitration, and other administrative or legal proceedings, including internal administrative reviews, appellate and judicial proceedings; and other matters in which the Bank is a party or may have an interest;Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements. Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.Provide legal services in connection with all administrative and human resources management matters, the acquisition of goods and services for the Bank including preparing, reviewing, concluding all contracts and other legal instruments and advising on all legal matters relating to administrative and personnel matters;Work closely with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyersContinuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly. Compile and prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the departmentConduct research and provide recommendations to senior management of significant developments, emerging opportunities and challenges in areas of responsibility.Perform any other tasks assigned by Management.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The candidate should hold a good Bachelor’s degree (LLB) and Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from internationally recognized universities in common law jurisdictions. All applicants from non-common law backgrounds may submit evidence of formal training in common law or long experience in common law jurisdictions;Admission and current membership of at least one Bar association;Qualification and experience in international public law and the law of international organizations is mandatory; Qualifications in foreign relations or international relations law will be an added advantage;At least ten years’ experience in the financial sector and a minimum five years in a senior position in a busy law office or legal services department of a multinational financial institution;Possess an excellent track record of developing, interpreting and administering internal legislation, treaties, negotiating host country agreements, managing appeals and disciplinary proceedings in an international context;Past exposure and experience with a large bank or financial institution, development bank or multilateral organization is required;Professional qualifications in company secretarial work, governance would be an added advantage; and,Must possess advanced computer skills.Excellent analytical skillsStrategic, logical and conceptual thinkingHighly organized with good planning skillsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailCreative and strategic thinkingExcellent communication abilitiesAdvanced computer skillsHighly motivated and demonstrated sound judgmentHigh level of integrity and confidentialityIf you are a national of one of the EADB member states and your career aspirations match the aforementioned job role, please send your application via email, quoting the position on the subject of the email or cover letter. The cover letter should specify your suitability for the position that you are applying for and the detailed CV should highlight relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees. The applications should be addressed to:.P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.keDeadline: Wednesday 21 May 2014
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