Legal Jobs at National Law Reform Commission (Nlrc) and Energy Development Corporation Limited in Rwanda

Deadline of this Job: 09 October 2022


JOB DETAILS:
Contract Management Specialist-RUEAP
Key roles/responsibilities
• Review overall contractual rights and obligation of the Employer/Client and Contractor/Consultants.
• Review detailed work plan submitted by contractors/consultants for effective implementation of the contract (s) and coordination among contractors/consultant.
• Facilitate a technical dialogue between Client, Contractor; and where applicable, Supervision Consultant, Dispute Board, Arbitrator et al with a view to achieve closure on divergent interpretation of contractual clauses.
• Prepare format, detailing and frequency to monitor progress of work in respective contracts with input from contractors/consultants preferably through use of Project Management software and assist the client in contract implementation.
• Ensure effective management of schedule, cost, and timing of implementation milestones and report accordingly.
• Prepare check-list for action for each contract for effective monitoring of contractual rights and obligations of contracting parties;
• Ensure strict compliance with the contract by the contractor, supplier, or service provider.
• Conduct robust tracking and review of procurement–related documentation from the planning, bidding and award stages, and throughout contract management until completion and final acceptance.
• Identify contractual issues in advance and suggest remedial measures for action by the client to maintain progress of work;
• Participate with management in regular progress review of contracts including any review at site and if required at the premises of the supplier/manufacturer.
• Work closely with technical experts, project officers, safeguard specialist in seeking their input to plan and coordinate tasks like design review, review of technical documentation and drawings, quality assurance/ inspection of goods, progress of supply and manufacturing, physical progress at site including installation, compliance with ESHS requirements.
• Assist the client in dealing with any contractual claims from contractors and consultants in a timely manner to protect the interest of client.
• Coordinate with Finance Officer in maintenance of Bank Guarantees and insurance and other financial documents and its timely release as per the provisions of the contract.
• Assist Finance Officer in opening of Letter of Credit as required by the contract.
• Advice the client in certification of any advance payment which is contractually due.
• Advice the management in dealing with Price Adjustment claims as contractually due and other similar contractual issues like levy of Liquidated/Delay Damages.
• Deal with contract variations/amendments in coordination with technical specialists.
• Ensure effective working of Dispute Board (DB) and coordinate with DB.
• Assist client in submitting claims to DB and Arbitration panel and assist client during DB and arbitration proceedings.

Qualifications and experience:
• Bachelor’s degree (A0) in Contract Management, , Engineering, Law or a full professional qualification in Procurement and contract Management with minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a Contract Management or Procurement role
Master’s Degree in a relevant field and 6 years relevant experience in a Contract Management or Procurement role
Have a very high level of integrity, zero tolerance to corruption and be disciplined;
• Have Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail, multi-tasking and time-management;
• Have strong analytical skills and ability to deal with complex issues in a clear and practical manner; be a strong team player with ability to work independently and in team;
• Computer literacy in the use of word processor, spread sheets, project management softwares and any other.


Deadline of this Job: 27 September 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Legal Reform and Revision Specialist
Level:3.II
Job description
• Analyze laws that require reform or need to be revised and prepare reports accordingly;
• Prepare drafts of legal instruments for reform or revision purposes;
• Identify national laws that require harmonization with international instruments ratified by Rwanda;
• Manage the database (Taxonomy) of laws of Rwanda and international instruments ratified by Rwanda and update it as new ones are published from time to time;
• Index laws and prepare compendia of related laws to ensure easy access of and reference to the laws;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor

NB: Having Diploma in legal practice or a Diploma in Legislative Drafting is an added advantage

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Law
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Business Law
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in International Law
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Administrative Law
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Legal Studies
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Criminal Law
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Civil Law
1 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Knowledge to analyse complex legal information and to present it clearly, comprehensively and accurately, both orally and in writing;
• Knowledge of research tools as well as data analysis;
• Knowledge of Rwandan legal system with a good knowledge of other legal system;
• Resource management skills
• - Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda or French; knowledge of all languages is an added advantage


Deadline of this Job: 27 September 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Legislative Drafting Specialist
Level:3.II
Job description

• Analyze law reform proposals and draft related legal instruments;
• Draft legal instruments initiated by the Commission;
• Assist public institutions in the drafting of legal instruments;
• Provide legal opinion on draft legal instruments or any other legal matter as may be required;

NB: Having Diploma in Legislative Drafting is an added advantage

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Law
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Business Law
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in International Law
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Administrative Law
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Legal Studies
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Civil Law
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Legislative Drafting
1 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Knowledge to analyse complex legal information and to present it clearly, comprehensively and accurately, both orally and in writing;
• Knowledge of Rwandan legal system with a good knowledge of other legal system;
• Legislative drafting skills;
• Resource management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills