VACANCY: CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER (REF: CLO)
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) has adopted a Vision and Mission statement and a revised Work Programme for promoting sustainable development and deeper integration within the SACU region. The SACU Secretariat hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced citizens of the SACU Member States to submit their applications for the following position.
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide of effective legal services to the organs of SACU, the Secretariat and Member States.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
(a) Prepares for and coordinates the establishment of effective SACU institutions, including the Tariff Board and Tribunal, and monitors effective implementation.
(b) Ensures the effective operationalization of SACU institutions and provides ongoing legal support.
(c) Advises on matters concerning legal interpretation, implementation and application of SACU legal instruments and the obligations of Member States under agreements binding upon them.
(d) Monitors implementation and compliance with international obligations including compliance by third parties.
(e) Performs in-depth research and analysis on regional and international legal topics and delivers opinions, technical papers for discussion or publication as assigned.
(f) Coordinates the harmonization of Trade policies across Member States.
(g) 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.
(h) Ensures effective monitoring and compliance with international obligations including compliance by third parties.
(i) Evaluates legislative and operational demands arising from SACU member states/SACU activities and assigns appropriate legal resources to address these.
(j) Scrutinises and approves Service Level Agreements with service providers to ensure effective service delivery.
(k) Oversees legal aspects of the Secretariat’s property management and other corporate responsibilities.
(l) Represents or causes to represent SACU at legal proceedings.
(m) Develops, prepares and drafts Legal instruments.
(n) Discharges depository functions of all SACU Legal Instruments
Educational Qualifications Required
Post graduate Degree in Law
Qualified legal practitioner
Qualification in International Trade law would be an added advantage
Relevant Work Experience and Competencies Required
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
Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV, e-mail and telephone contact details, certified copies of ID, educational qualifications and at least three contactable references. Quote the reference number and job title. Applications must be submitted to Human Resources Manager, SACU Secretariat, Private Bag 13285, Windhoek Namibia Windhoek Namibia or send by e mail to: [email protected]. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2022. For further information, please visit our website at www.sacu.int.
Should you have received no response within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful in this instance, as correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.