LEGAL OFFICER II

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will report to the Head, Legal Department and will be required to perform the following duties among others:

• Undertake due diligence compliance tasks assigned.
• Conduct legal research on matters required.
• Ensure conformity with statutory government practices.
• Provide advisory services on legal matters.
• Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Perform legal vetting of documents and commercial contracts.
• Conduct risk analysis and mitigation.
• Represent the Council in court and before quasi-judicial bodies.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and Experience

Applicant must:

• Possess a minimum of Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized University.
• Be a member of Ghana Bar Association
• Have at least five years of relevant pre/post qualification experience in the assessment industry

General Requirements for All Positions

• Be a person with high integrity, confidentiality, and reliability.
• Be self-motivated and able to write good reports.
• Be able to work extra hours with little or no supervision.
• Be a team player with good interpersonal skills and be open and able to lead change.
• Be able to successfully implement good ideas.
• Be proficient in using personal computers, MS Office Software packages and have knowledge of web-based systems.

All applicants must possess a minimum of SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/GCE “O” Level Examination Certificate or their equivalents with credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics, at ONE (1) sitting, or SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/GCE “O” Level Examination Certificate with credits in six subjects, including English Language and mathematics, at not more than TWO sittings.

Minimum Educational Requirement
All applicants must not be more than forty (40) years of age, except applicants for the position of Senior Stores Officer II, who should not be more than 45 years of age at the close of the advertisement for the position.

Salaries and Conditions of Service

The salaries paid by the Council are very attractive. The point of entry into the salary scale will depend on qualifications and experience. The successful applicants will enjoy a very good remuneration package that is in line with the Council’s Conditions of Service and will also be assured of full career development within the Organization.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to apply online via the Council’s website:
www.waecgh.org

Deadline for submission of completed application forms is July 1, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.