Key functions:
1. Ensure proper functioning of the Legal office of National University of Rwanda
2. Providing legal advice to the University management
3. Prosecuting complicated cases within the University
4. Liaising with the courts and other legal institutions
5. Liaising with the Government, Ministries and Departments on legal matters
6. Responding to public legal inquiries about the National University of Rwanda operations
7. Representing the Legal unit in various meetings within the University and outside.
8. Representing the University in legal negotiations, mediations and arbitrations
9. Reviewing and proposing the necessary amendments of the regulations related to the National University of Rwanda
10. Approving and drafting legal documents e.g contracts, regulations etc.
11. Educating the University stakeholders on their legal responsibilities and rights through seminars and regular Talk shows at Campus.
12. Handle Human Resources legal issues
13. Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Rector.
Qualifications:
1. A Least a Master’s degree in Law from a recognised university preferably with specialisation in Administrative or Labor law.
2. A good command of English, French would be an added advantage
3. Be or having been member in a Bar association will be an added advantage
4. Capacity of adaptation and integration, sociability, dynamism and self motivation
5. Ability to work hard as well as work in a multicultural environment
Place of work: National University of Rwanda, Huye campus
Interested candidates will download and fill an application form which is found on www.nur.ac.rw. The filled application form, a copy of the National Identity card and a copy of the Academic degree will be submitted to the office of the Director of Administration and Human Resources, with a copy to the Vice Rector for Administration and Finance.
The deadline for applications is 21st January, 2012 at 12:00 AM.
