Recruitment Legal Aid Commission – Chief Legal Officer

The purpose of Ghana’s Legal Aid Commission is to ensure equality of access to justice and treatment before the law by serving as a Public Defender for the poor in need of cost-effective justice.  Their services include Legal Advisory Services., Alternative Dispute Resolution Services., Legal Representation in all matters., Legal Representation for Juveniles., Legal Representation in civil matters, and Legal Representation in connection with any proceedings relating to the Constitution.

The Legal Aid Commission is a reputable government institution invites interested persons to apply for the position of a Chief Legal Officer.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the efficient and effective management of the human, material and financial resources of the Region.
• Provides inputs for the formulation of policies.
• Ensures the implementation of the programmes and activities of the Region.
• Ensures the development and implementation of guidelines, standards, processes and procedures for legal assistance for the realisation of right to personal liberty, equality before the law and fair trial.
• Ensures the development of a system for participation of a paralegal in criminal justice delivery.
• Ensures the provision of legal assistance for juveniles.
• Ensures the provision of legal assistance for persons indicted for offences punishable by life imprisonment or death and who cannot afford the services of a lawyer.
• Oversees the implementation of the performance management system within the Region.
• Ensures the preparation of the annual budget and work plan of the Region.
• Ensures the preparation of annual and other periodic reports for the Region.
• Supervises and appraises the performances of subordinate staff in the Region.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of a master’s degree in Law from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Must have been called to the Ghana Bar.
• A minimum of ten (10) years post-bachelor’s degree relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position.
• Must pass a selection interview conducted by the Public Services Commission in consultation with the Legal Aid Commission.
• Good research, analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of project and programmes management
• Ability to lead strategic management and change management
• Good leadership, management and networking
• Good monitoring and evaluation skills
• Technical and innovative skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Negotiation, lobbying and conflict management skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate
• Good knowledge of financial management laws and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of labour laws and regulations
• Good knowledge in relevant IT applications
• Excellent knowledge of Ghana’s legal system and its operation
• Excellent knowledge of international conventions and treaties on human rights and civil liberties Excellent knowledge of criminal justice system
• Proven integrity and good ethical standards
• Excellent report writing skills

How to Apply

Applicants are to submit application letters with current CVs. including names and addresses of three referees and copies of certificated to:

Head of Administration

P. O. Box 18342

Accra. 

All softcopies of applications, Cvs and certificates can be sent to the email address below

Deadline: 21 days from the date of publication.