Legal Officer At West Africa Examinations Council

The West Africa Examinations Council, a sub-regional organization responsible for the conduct of a variety of examinations in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, of the five countries the English-speaking West African countries.
Job Summary
West African countries, invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill a vacant position at its Ghana National Office.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of the Legal Unit and be expected to perform the following duties among others:

• Drafting/reviewing contracts and other legal documents;
• Conducting research on Legal issues;
• Representing the Council in court and before quasi-judicial;
• Serving as member of Staff Investigation Committees;
• Providing support to the Head of the legal unit and other divisions/departments to achieve the Council's objectives;
• Performing other duties that may be assigned
  

Eligibility Criteria
Qualification Required & Experience
Applicant must have a good University degree and professional qualification in law and be a practicing advocate of the High Court of Ghana with at least three years experience
Desirable Attributes

• High integrity, confidentiality and reliability
• Demonstrable leadership ability
• Excellent writing skills
• Computer Literacy
• Good organisational and co-ordination skills and be a results-oriented person
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player
  

How To Apply For The Job
Interested candidates should download Application Forms from the Council's website at the following address:
The Completed Application Forms should be submitted to the following address:
The Registrar
The West African Examinations Council, Headquarters
P. O. Box GP 125
Accra, Ghana
Attention: Deputy Director, HRM
Closing Date: 14 December, 2012
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