Contract (Standardized)

The incumbent is responsible for supervising the work of staff engaged in the identification, development and implementation of government communications policies, strategies and plans. Work includes providing advice and guidance to Ministries/Departments on Government Communications policies, rules and procedures; creating positive internal and community relations and responding to queries from the media. The incumbent will be required to perform duties in one or more of the Communications functional areas.

The incumbent is responsible for the development, design and implementation of the policy framework for the effective communication of Government Information and for Government Communications strategies and plans. The incumbent is required to provide expert advice to Ministries/Departments on Communications policies, systems, procedures, rules and regulations and monitors the development and implementation of Ministry/Department specific communication programmes.

The incumbent is required to provide paralegal support to Legal Officers in a Ministry/Department. Duties include researching laws; investigating facts; preparing pleadings, opinions and briefs; maintaining case files and assisting in the preparation of legal documents.

The incumbent is required to perform work involving the conduct of research related to the laws and legal issues pertinent to the operations of the Ministry/Department. Duties include preparing legal documents and developing and maintaining a repository of documents on legal matters. Dependent on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform the full range or some of the duties listed.

The incumbent is required to perform professional legal work in a Ministry/Department under the direct supervision of a higher-level legal officer. Duties include appearing in court, providing legal advice and opinions and drafting legal documents on the matters involving the Ministry/Department. Depending on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position.

The incumbent is required to perform professional legal work in a Ministry/Department. Duties include appearing in court, providing legal advice and opinions, and drafting legal documents on matters involving the Ministry/Department. Depending on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position.

The incumbent is required to supervise junior legal officers performing legal work in the Legal Services Unit/Division of a Ministry/Department. Duties include appearing in court, providing legal advice and opinions and drafting legal documents on the more complex legal matters involving the Ministry/Department. The incumbent also assists in planning, organising and preparing the work programme of the Unit/Division.

The incumbent is required to manage and direct the activities of the Legal Services Unit or Division of a Ministry/Department and render legal services. Duties include planning, directing and coordinating the work of professional legal staff and legal support staff. Duties also include providing legal advice, representing the Ministry/Department in Court, at Tribunals and meetings, drafting and reviewing legal agreements and other legal documents and participating in negotiations, mediation and arbitration.

The incumbent is required to perform a variety of clerical/secretarial and administrative support duties of limited complexity. Work involves assisting in the planning and management of meetings; opening, sorting and routing of mail; maintaining records and files; performing routine accounting duties and generating a wide variety of documents utilising appropriate software. Depending on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of this position.

The incumbent is required to perform a variety of complex clerical/secretarial and administrative support duties. Work involves the performance of office management functions; assisting in strategy and work programme planning and implementation; undertaking follow-up activities as required and performing secretarial duties for managerial/professional and technical staff. Duties also include the supervision of employees engaged in the performance of related duties. Depending on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of this position.