The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) has adopted a Vision and Mission statement and a Strategic Plan 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 positions:
Job Title for this Position: Legal Officer (Ref: LO)
Main Purpose of the Job:
To provide effective legal services to the organs of SACU, the Secretariat and Member States.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
- Undertake research and draft legal opinions on the implementation of the 2002 SACU Agreement, to ensure that provisions of the Agreement are upheld.
- Undertake research and draft legal proposals on the responsibilities of Member States to ensure compliance with international trade obligations.
- Provide legal advice on trade negotiations with regional and international trading partners and the implementation of subsequent legal agreements to ensure that legal issues have been considered and effectively dealt with by the parties involved.
- Work closely with SACU delegations and Member States and provide support in interpreting and implementing SACU legal instruments, Council and Commission decisions as well as advising on legal issues arising from the implementation of the SACU Agreement, 2002.
- Assist the SACU Member States in the negotiation, drafting and implementation of international agreements, including all trade related legal instruments, and assist in their incorporation into the national law of Member States and their domestic implementation.
- Undertake research and analysis on regional and international legal topics and deliver opinions and technical papers for discussion or publication as required.
- Assist in the establishment of effective SACU Institutions, including the Tariff Board and the Tribunal.
- Contribute to the development of strategic objectives for the Legal Services Unit.
- Undertake any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Chief Legal Officer or the Executive Secretary.
Educational Qualifications Required:
- LLB and 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 and 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 3 contactable references.
Quote the reference number and job title. Applications must be submitted to Human Resources Manager, SACU Secretariat, Private Bag 13285, Windhoek Namibia or send by e mail to: [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 28 February 2025.
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.