LEGAL OFFICER x 2 wanted at Botswana Qualifications Authority

To assist the Board Secretary in ensuring that the Authority and its Board adhere to statutory provisions and comply with the provisions of the Botswana Qualifications Act in providing Legal Advisory services, Board Secretarial services and Contract Management Services.

Main Duties:

a) Assist with logistical preparations for Board and Board Committee meetings.
b) Assist with compilation and delivery of the Board and Board Committee packs.
c) Assist with processing of Appeals against BQA.
d) Assist with maintenance of the Appeals’ Register
e) Ensure adherence to Appeals’ procedure.
f) Assist in managing of all legal risk and compliance framework.
g) Assist in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
h) Reviews correspondence between the Authority and other parties.
i) Record minutes at Management Committee meetings as assigned.
j) Record minutes at Board Committee meetings as assigned.
k) Provide legal assistance in drafting of contracts and other legal documents.
l) Update and monitor the Authority’s contracts register.
m) Update the Board Secretary on pending matters for the Board and Management.
n) Ensure proper filing of minutes for the Board and Board Committees.
o) Assist in providing legal research and legal opinion as may be required by BQA.
p) To assist in the liaison role with the High Court and subordinate courts, Government Ministries and Departments and other institutions on legal matters affecting the Authority.
q) Assist in keeping and maintaining contractual agreements to which BQA is a party.
r) Ensure that official records of the members of the Board and Board Committees are maintained.
s) Carries out any other duties as may be assigned.

Education

At least a Degree of Bachelor of Laws from a recognised institution or any other relevant qualification acceptable to BQA.

A minimum of 5 years in Corporate law and/or Board Secretarial duties

Remuneration
BQA offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities and challenges of the job.

Terms of employment
Fixed-term contract of 1-5 years for Managerial Positions and above and Permanent and Pensionable terms for officer positions and below.

Application procedure
Suitably qualified candidates are to submit their applications through the following link: