Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the management and operations of the Complaints, Investigation and Legal Services Unit.Establish, review and monitor internal processes and procedures relating to complaints and investigation.Establish merit of human rights issues and cases brought to the attention of the SHRCProvide legal advice/endorsement on cases referred to the SHRC and assist complainants to secure redress as and when required.Draft legal opinions, memoranda and other briefing documents as required.Oversee and finalise dossiers for mediation, conciliation or negotiation emanating from or constituting a violationDraw up formalities regarding settlement of disputes and monitor the implementation of the legal clausesArrange to provide financial assistance to enable proceedings to be initiated in a competent court or direct complaint to appropriate forumUndertake legal and regulatory analyses of laws at the national level to ensure compliance with Seychelles’ Human Rights International obligations.Prepare status report on Bills referred to SHRCEnsures legal accuracy in drafting of different documents, including education programmes, reports, submissions, press releases etc. prepared by the team and its secretariat;Monitor and follow up on the implementation of human rights legal requirements by relevant MDAs (Ministries, Departments & Agencies) and other institutions.Prepare contracts, service agreements, and instruments to which the SHRC is a partyProvide legal assistance against any litigation arising from the daily affairs of the SHRC or during contract administrationAssist and provide advice on cases brought before the Tribunals/Courts against the SHRC.Initiate proceedings in a competent court including proceedings relating to the constitutionality of a law or the provisions of a law.Follow up on legal proceedings for human rights cases.Interact on behalf of the SHRC with relevant Government authorities as and when required with regard to any legal matters of the SHRC.Promote co-operation in handling complaints or overlapping jurisdictionsPromotes HRBA in the development and implementation of Government legislation policies and programmes.Provide recommendations for staff development for the effective execution of their functions.Attend and represent the SHRC at national and international events as appropriate.Handle all legal matters of the SHRC.Benefits
Remuneration: Based on qualifications and experience
Job Requirements
Minimum Education Requirements:
LLB and a Master’s degree or equivalent degree in law, international relations, or related field and a minimum of five years of relevant work experience in the legal field particularly in human rights and international humanitarian law.
Key Skills Required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability to apply diplomatic approaches to communication.
- Understanding effective methods of addressing sensitive and complex problems.
- Research and negotiating skills.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and partners of the Commission.
- Analytical skills.
