Chief Legal Officer (m/f)

Description

• Main Purpose of the Job: To provide of effective legal services to the organs of SACU, the Secretariat and Member States

Duties

• Prepares for and coordinates the establishment of effective SACU institutions, including the Tariff Board and Tribunal, and monitors effective implementation
• Ensures the effective operationalization of SACU institutions and provides ongoing legal support
• Advises on matters concerning legal interpretation, implementation and application of SACU legal instruments and the obligations of Member States under agreements binding upon them
• Monitors implementation and compliance with international obligations including compliance by third parties
• Performs in-depth research and analysis on regional and international legal topics and delivers opinions, technical papers for discussion or publication as assigned
• Coordinates the harmonization of Trade policies across Member States
• Scrutinizes and sanctions the negotiation, drafting and implementation of international agreements, including all trade related legal instruments, and assists in their incorporation into the national law of Member States and their domestic implementation
• Ensures effective monitoring and compliance with international obligations including compliance by third parties
• Evaluates legislative and operational demands arising from SACU member states/SACU activities and assigns appropriate legal resources to address these
• Scrutinizes and approves Service Level Agreements with service providers to ensure effective service delivery
• Oversees legal aspects of the Secretariat’s property management and other corporate responsibilities
• Represents or causes to represent SACU at legal proceedings
• Develops, prepares and drafts Legal instruments
• Discharges depository functions of all SACU Legal Instruments

Requisites

• Post graduate Degree in Law
• Qualified legal practitioner
• Qualification in International Trade law would be an added advantage
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience
• Experience with a regional or international organization
• Experience in dealing with International Trade Law issues
• Policy formulation and implementation experience
• Experience in report writing
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Attention to detail

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to Applications@sacu.int with the Subject line “Chief Legal Officer”