Senior Legal Officer 107 views

The Seychelles Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is pleased to invite candidate to apply for the above-mentioned full time position.

Job Description

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities                                                    

1. Responsible for the management and operations of the Complaints, Investigation and Legal Services Unit.
2. Establish, review and monitor internal processes and procedures relating to complaints and investigation.
3. Establish merit of human rights issues and cases brought to the attention of the SHRC
4. Provide legal advice/endorsement on cases referred to the SHRC and assist complainants to secure redress as and when required.
5. Draft legal opinions, memoranda and other briefing documents as required.
6. Oversee and finalise dossiers for mediation, conciliation or negotiation emanating from or constituting a violation
7. Draw up formalities regarding settlement of disputes and monitor the implementation of the legal clauses
8. Arrange to provide financial assistance to enable proceedings to be initiated in a competent court or direct complaint to appropriate forum
9. Undertake legal and regulatory analyses of laws at the national level to ensure compliance with Seychelles’ Human Rights International obligations.
10. Prepare status report on Bills referred to SHRC
11. Ensures legal accuracy in drafting of different documents, including education programmes, reports, submissions, press releases etc. prepared by the team and its secretariat;
12. Monitor and follow up on the implementation of human rights legal requirements by relevant MDAs (Ministries, Departments & Agencies) and other institutions.
13. Prepare contracts, service agreements, and instruments to which the SHRC is a party
14. Provide legal assistance against any litigation arising from the daily affairs of the SHRC or during contract administration
15. Assist and provide advice on cases brought before the Tribunals/Courts against the SHRC.
16. Initiate proceedings in a competent court including proceedings relating to the constitutionality of a law or the provisions of a law.
17. Follow up on legal proceedings for human rights cases.
18. Interact on behalf of the SHRC with relevant Government authorities as and when required with regard to any legal matters of the SHRC.
19. Promote co-operation in handling complaints or overlapping jurisdictions
20. Promotes HRBA in the development and implementation of Government legislation policies and programmes.
21. Provide recommendations for staff development for the effective execution of their functions.
22. Attend and represent the SHRC at national and international events as appropriate.
23. Handle all legal matters of the SHRC.

Benefits

Remuneration: Based on qualifications and experience

Job Requirements

Minimum Education Requirements:

LLB and a Master’s degree or equivalent degree in law, international relations, or related field and a minimum of five years of relevant work experience in the legal field particularly in human rights and international humanitarian law.

Key Skills Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to apply diplomatic approaches to communication.
• Understanding effective methods of addressing sensitive and complex problems.
• Research and negotiating skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and partners of the Commission.
• Analytical skills.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or are requested to submit your application, CV and relevant credentials to the Administration Officer at the Seychelles Human Rights Commission, Dreamgate Complex, Ile Du Port, P O Box 1423 or send to: admin@seychelleshumanrights.com

Closing Date: 11th October 2024

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.