Legal Jobs at Rwanda Development Board (Rdb)


Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Public Notary Specialist
Level:3.II
Job description
• -Thoroughly scrutinize documents submitted by clients to determine eligibility with any relevant regulations as well as ensure absence of fraud;
• -Interview clients to ensure that they understand the legal documents they are submitting & to assess the authenticity of their intentions
• -Witness, verify and authenticate signatures for reviewed and approved documentation;
• -Sign approved documents and affix stamps and seals on them;
• -Maintain well organised and secure records of all notarised documentation and ensure their availability to the relevant stakeholders;
• -Create and maintain liaison with the relevant authorities to acquire legal papers, stamps, and seals;
• -Ensure that all stamps, seals, and papers are kept safely under lock and key
• -Ascertain that signatories are not being coerced into signing a document and report any violations as soon as they arise
• -Implement excellent provision of notary services-ensure accuracy and timely processing of all submitted documents;
• -Compile, analyze and report statistical data collected from received and processed inquiries;
• -Any other relevant duties that may be assigned to him by the hierarchical supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications
• Degree in Law with Diploma in Legal Practice
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Law with Diploma in Legal Practice
1 Year of relevant experience

Competency 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
• Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in preparing, handling and disclosing information of a confidential or sensitive nature
• Highly organized with ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment
• High levels of impartiality and integrity to detect and report any instances of fraud
• Ability to keep data organized, well protected and available to relevant users
• Strong communication skills to engage with clients on requirements and outcomes of submitted documentation.
• Reliability and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
• Required relevant experience



Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Legal Specialist
Level:3.II
Job description
• Providing General legal support and advice on a wide range of issues;
• Drafting Contracts, MoUS, analyzing and reviewing laws, orders, instructions, regulations, rules of procedure relating to RDB activities;
• Work with legal analyst in preparing judicial or extra judicial legal action on behalf of RDB. Receiving summons and being responsible to prepare rebuttal pleadings for RDB;
• Work with legal analyst in liaising with lawyers and the attorney General's Office on litigation concerning RDB;
• Give legal opinions on the management of user department 's issues including but not limited to recruitment , contracts and termination of contracts;
• Proposing and carrying out necessary trainings intended to uplift the level of legal compliance within RDB;
• Representing RDB in judicial and extra judicial proceedings (Upon accreditation by the Rwanda Bar Association);
• Representing the Division in internal and external meetings, conferences, etc under delegation by supervision or any other hierarchical official;
• Any other related assignment as may be directed by superior(s).

Minimum Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Law
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Law
3 Years of relevant experience

Competency 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
• Strong command of written and spoken English;
• Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;
• Required relevant experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, detail orientated, proper communication and presentation skills;
• Demonstrated skills in public and administrative laws, corporate law, contracts drafting and intellectual property regulation