Legal Advisor

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Job Summary

The Legal Advisor will work under the daily supervision of the National Program Coordinator and under the overall responsibility of the Program Executive Director.

The Advisor will be responsible for Legislative Development, in liaising with concerned ministries/departments, donors and contractors will be responsible for developing legislative documents required for establishing and functioning of National Skills development Program

Duties & Responsibilities

The legal advisor will be writing, reviewing and Drafting legal documents, Rules and Regulation.

Remain updated on current legislation and development in Afghanistan.

Management of the legal advice Bureau pilot initiative and ensure it‘s proper implementation and effectiveness as per the committed objectives.

Provide technical advice and support the national management rules of law

Providing monthly legal reports to the program director.

Participating in legal conferences, meetings and seminars.

Court Appearance.

Provide assistance to the advocate in respect of pending cases.

Organize, lead and facilitate legislative development consultation workshops, seminars and discussions with the stake-holders in the sector.

Shows a willingness to contribute to the related activities that will lead to the achievement of the project objectives;
Performs other related activities as required by the management of NSDP

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor degrees in the Field of Political Science, International Relationships (IR), Law and Business Administration Candidates having Master Degree in the field will be preferred.
2. 6 years of minimum work experiences with in field in national or international NGO’s, GOV, UN Organizations.
3. Must have the knowledge of human rights, Labour law, Social Law, Constitutions law & Administrative law etc.
4. Understanding of the legal and legislative frameworks necessary to govern education and training quality, certification and accreditation.
5. Prior work experience in an academic capacity/context, such as managing/developing educational and training management system is desirable
6. Demonstrated analytical, organizational and negotiation abilities with the capability of managing properly counter-part relations e.g. government and donors.



B. PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES


Possess leadership skills and be capable of motivating people.

Be able to communicate effectively both in the written and oral mode.

Be culturally sensitive and possess good interpersonal skills

Be a self starter and be able to work without supervision

Be able to deal with people at all levels, including at senior Government levels, with tact and diplomacy.

Be well organized, reliable and able to deliver quality outcomes on time.

Possess good team working skills.

Be able to identify and solve problems.

Possess critical thinking and analytical skills

Be able to network effectively and at all levels.

C. OTHER SKILLS


Languages: Full working knowledge of English. Fluent in one National language with a good working knowledge of at least one other.

Computer Skills : Competent in the use of key computer software programs

Submission Guideline

Interested national candidates should submit their applications in writing to the National Skills Development Program (NSDP), Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled located in first Macroryan, Kabul, or e-mail their application (indicating in the subject line the VA number and the title of the post applied for) to: jobs@nsdp.gov.af / fatima.karimi@nsdp.gov.af

Please note that applications received after the closing date and without mentioning title of the post applied for in subject line of the Email will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications correspond to the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Functional Area

Legal

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