Head Job, Legal Division (AfCHPR) at African Union
Head Job, Legal Division (AfCHPR) at African Union… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at African Union.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages and supervises the conduct of legal research on international law relating to human rights, relevant developments in international law in general, legislation and jurisprudence at the level of international courts, and any other relevant research.
- Participates in the planning and implementation of periodical training courses for the Judicial and Library, Documentation and Archival functions.
- Coordinates and supervises the preparation of the Work Plans and Budgets for the Units of the Legal Division.
- Coordinates and oversees the activities of the entire Division and ensures the judicious management of its resources.
Specific Responsibilities
- Supervises the conduct of legal research and analysis on substantive and procedural issues arising from applications.
- Supervises the preparation of briefs, decisions and judgments of the Court on judicial matters.
- Liaises with other services of the Court and external groups, on various judicial matters.
- Keeps the Registrar and the Deputy Registrar fully informed of the status of judicial matters at the Registry.
- Performs any other duties that may be assigned.
Academic Requirements And Relevant Experience
- Master’s degree in law.
- Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant professional experience, in judicial or other relevant legal functions in relation to the above defined duties and responsibilities at international level or 7 years at national level in a senior executive position and 4 years at supervisory level.
- Specialization in public international law will be an added advantage.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
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Application Deadline: 28th May 2023.