Legal Officer II - WAEC Ghana

The West African Examinations Council, a sub-regional organization responsible for conducting various examinations in English-speaking West African countries invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under-mentioned vacant positions in its Ghana National Office.

LEGAL OFFICER II

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will report to the Head of the Legal Department and will be required to perform the following duties among others:

•  Undertake due diligence compliance tasks assigned.
•  Conduct legal research on matters required.
•  Ensure conformity with statutory government practices.
•  Provide advisory services on legal matters.
•  Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures.
•  Perform legal vetting of documents and commercial contracts.
•  Conduct risk analysis and mitigation.
•  Represents the Council in court and before quasi-judicial bodies.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and Experience

Applicant must:

• Possess a minimum of Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized University.
• Be a member of Ghana Bar Association
• Have at least five years of relevant pre/post qualification experience in the assessment industry

General Requirements for All Positions

• Be a person with high integrity, confidentiality, and reliability.
• Be self-motivated and able to write good reports.
• Be able to work extra hours with little or no supervision.
• Be a team player with good interpersonal skills and be open and able to lead change.
• Be able to implement good ideas successfully.
• Be proficient in using personal computers, and MS Office Software packages and know about web-based systems.

All applicants must possess a minimum of SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/GCE “O” Level Examination Certificate or their equivalents with credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics, at ONE (1) sitting, or SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/GCE “O” Level Examination Certificate with credits in six subjects, including English Language and mathematics, at not more than TWO sittings.

All applicants must not be more than forty (40) years of age, except applicants for the position of Senior Stores Officer II, who should not be more than 45 years of age at the close of the advertisement for the position.