Legal Assistant

About IOC/WEERDP/MRRD:

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) was established to develop and implement programs promoting responsible social and financial growth in rural areas, primarily in the non-farm sector. It has employees in all 34 Provinces of Afghanistan, and delivers a wide range of programs funded both by the Ministry itself and the International Community.

MRRD aims to reduce poverty amongst the approximately 80% of Afghans who live in rural areas by implementing a made-in-Afghanistan “Pro-Poor” growth strategy which calls upon the government and civil society to address the macro economic constraints, the small size of the formal private sector, and the realities of rural poverty in order to implement realistic poverty reduction and development strategies. These strategies are developed within the broader context of the interim Afghan National Development Strategy (i-ANDS), the roadmap the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GOA) is following as it works towards achieving the UN’s Millennium Development and Afghan Compact go

Job Summary

The Legal Assistant will be responsible to assist in legal issues of departments, compiling it for final distribution, on a timely basis. S/he will be responsible for following and tracking the legal documents according to the schedule and reminding the stakeholders for submission on continuous basis. The incumbent will be responsible to provide assistance in developing and upgrading the legal system in the department and guidelines for the departmental activities.

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in reviewing HRCSD documents before approving and signing.
Assist HRCSD Management regarding the legal procedures and practices.
Participate in all legal related meetings and provide technical support in legal affairs.
Monitor the implementation of the legal clauses of HRCSD documents. 
Responsible for tracking and speeding up the internal and external approval process of all legal documents issued by HRCSD.
Assist the HRCSD in overall management and liaison with donors.
Assist in analyzing legal documents and its provisions in relation to government policy.
Liaison with MRRD legal advisory office and take necessary action.
Assist in reviewing on legal policies and strategies in line with MRRD law.
Other tasks as decided by his/her supervisor

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills according to (NTA):

Bachelor degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, economic or political science with 2 years relevant experience or Baccalaureate degree with 4 years relevant experience.

Previous experience with legal duties is an asset.
Spoken Dari or Pashto and English required
Strong computer skills are essential, including facility with Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other staff
Ability to keep confidential documents and office confidentiality
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behavior and attitudes
Ability and willingness to multi-task and work under pressure

Reporting line:

Legal Assistant will report to his/her direct supervisor.

Submission Guideline:

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications electronically through vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af
While submitting your applications please mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to written test you will be required to present the original certificates. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date of the position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.

Please don’t forget to type the Vacancy Announcement Number (1612/020/HRCSD/IOC/WEERDP/MRRD) in Subject while applying online. Application without vacancy number will not be accepted. 

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is highly committed to increase women’s participation in government sector therefore women are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email:

vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af