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Director Legal @ National Media Commission

National Media Commission
Accra (Ghana)
Salary 100,000

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Director Legal at National Media Commission

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Company: National Media Commission

Location: Ghana

State: Jobs in Accra

Job type: Full-Time

Job category: Legal Jobs in Ghana

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Job Description

Job Purpose

  • To provide legal instruments such as contracts, loan agreements, leases, for the commission

  • Liaises with divisional heads to ensure that regulatory and compliance requirements are properly adhered to

  • Provides legal advice to management in the conduct of business of the commission

  • Manages the commission’s legal affairs and ensures compliance with statutory legislations and laid down policies

  • Represents the commission on legal issues that may be brought before a court of law and tribunal

  • Compiles cases for consideration and appropriate action

  • Provides technical advice to functional heads in matters relating to risk management and compliance to prevent regulatory breaches and regulatory fines

  • Facilitates the formulation of risk management and compliance policies and ensures compliance with statutory policies

  • Supervises the compliance with the relevant media policies, legal and regulatory provisions by media enterprises, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs)

  • Collates data for the preparations of the annual and other periodic reports for the unit

  • Arbitrates in conflict situations involving NMC and third parties

Qualification Required & Experience

  • A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) from an accredited tertiary institution

  • A Barrister at Law (BL) from an accredited tertiary institution

  • Must have been called to the Ghana Bar

  • A minimum of 4 years of post call relevant work experience in a reputable organisation

  • Must pass a competitive selection interview

In-Service Entry

  • Availability of a vacancy in the grade Senior Legal Manager.

  • A minimum of 3 years on the grade of Legal Manager

  • Must have a satisfactory staff performance assessment report

  • Must pass a competitive selection interview

Competencies

  • Knowledge of Ghana’s legal system and its operation

  • Leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills

  • Communication and presentation skills

  • Negotiating, lobbying, advocacy and conflict resolution skills

  • Capacity to inspire and motivate people around him/her

  • Knowledge in finance, procurement, budgeting and auditing regulations

  • Working knowledge of computer applications

  • Knowledge of international conventions and treaties on human rights and civil liberties

Training

  • Continuous Professional Development

  • Organizational development and change management

  • Corporate governance and leadership courses

  • Senior management development programmes

  • Report writing

Location: Accra

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