Chief Legal Aid Officer at Legal Aid Commission

By admin On Jul 31, 2022

Legal Aid Commission, a reputable government institution, Invites interested persons to apply for the following position: Chief Legal Aid Officer

JOB PURPOSE

To provide technical and administrative direction for the effective and efficient performance of the administrative functions of the Region.

Provides inputs for the formulation of policies.
Ensures the efficient and effective management of the human, material and financial resources of the Region,
Ensures the implementation of the programmes and activities of the Region.
Ensures the development and implementation of guidelines, standards, processes and procedures for legal assistance for the realization of right to personal liberty, equality before the law and fair trial.
Ensures the development of a system for participation of a paralegal in criminal justice delivery.
Ensures the provision of legal assistance for juveniles.
Ensures the provision of legal assistance for persons indicted for offences punishable by life imprisonment or death and who cannot afford the services of a lawyer.
Oversees the implementation of the performance management system within the Region.
Ensures the preparation of the annual budget and work plan of the Region.
Ensures the preparation of annual and other periodic reports for the Region.
Supervises and appraises the performances of subordinate staff in the Region.

A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Law from an accredited tertiary institution.
Must have been called to the Ghana Bar.
A minimum of ten (10) years post-Bachelor’s Degree relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position.
Must pass a selection interview conducted by the Public Services Commission in consultation with the Legal Aid Commission.

Good research, analytical skills and problem solving skills
Knowledge of project and programmes management
Ability to lead strategic management and change management
Good leadership, management and networking
Good monitoring and evaluation skills
Technical and innovative skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Negotiation, lobbying and conflict management skills
Ability to inspire and motivate
Good knowledge of financial management laws and regulations
Excellent knowledge of labour laws and regulations
Good knowledge in relevant IT applications
Excellent knowledge of Ghana’s legal system and its operation
Excellent knowledge of international conventions and treaties on human rights and civil liberties
Excellent knowledge of criminal justice system
Proven integrity and good ethical standards
Excellent report writing skills