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The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is a multilateral development finance institution established to contribute to the economic development and social progress of African countries. The AfDB was founded in 1964 and comprises three entities: The African Development Bank, the African Development Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund. The AfDB’s missi...
THE AFRICAN LEGAL SUPPORT FACILITY (ALSF):
« The African Legal Support Facility (“ALSF” or “Facility”) is an international organization dedicated to providing legal advice and technical assistance to African countries in matters pertaining to creditor litigation and complex commercial transactions. The goal of the Facility is to remove asymmetric technical capacities and level the field of legal expertise among parties during litigation and negotiations. The ALSF's main objectives include: (i) assisting African Governments in defending against litigation brought against them by vulture funds (and other such entities); (ii) providing legal advisory services to African Governments in the negotiation of complex commercial transactions relating to natural resource & extractive industries, infrastructure/PPPs, energy and sovereign debt (“Key Sectors”); (iii) capacity building for lawyers and Government officials related to the above; and (iv) development of knowledge products.
The ALSF is hosted at the African Development Bank (AfDB), in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire and was established by Treaty on December 22, 2008. Its membership is open to (a) all AfDB member states; (b) other states; (c) AfDB; and (d) other international organizations or institutions. The ALSF currently has 60 members, comprising 53 countries and 7 international organizations.”
The corporate affairs division
The Corporate affairs division manages and coordinates relationships with the Governing Council, the Management Board, Members of the Facility and the donors. It is also in charge of Human resources management that includes recruitments. It is responsible for all legal document of the Facility including drafting key donor agreements. The corporate affairs division also provides linkage with the key departments of the AfDB with respect to implementation of the Hosting Agreement as well as Institutional consultants such as the current one. The Corporate Secretary heads the Corporate Affairs Division and shall provide members of the Governing Council, and Management Board and Director with key information, documentation and legal advice on a timely basis to enable them to make informed decisions.
THE POSITION:
The Chief Legal Counsel undertakes internal coordination and supervision within the corporate affairs division and assists the Division Manager and Corporate Secretary:
In the organization of ALSF's Management Board and Governing Council meetings and other meetings of the statutory organs of the Facility;
In the preparation of all Management Board and Governing Council related documentation, including advisory notes, background notes, briefs and presentations to contribute to discussions;
In supporting, managing, and monitoring legal counsel and other staff/consultants responsible for (i) Membership Affairs, (ii) HR, Administration & Protocol, (iii) Policy, Procurement, Compliance & Ethics, and (iv) supervision and management of external consultants;
In coordinating input to be provided to or received from other units of the Facility, in a way that ensures a smooth flow of corporate information and optimization of the Facility’s activities.
KEY FUNCTIONS:
The Chief Legal Counsel will report to the Division Manager & Corporate Secretary who will adequately brief and guide him/her. The main purpose of the position of Chief Legal Counsel is the performance of legal advisory and cooperate secretarial duties in the context of the Corporate Affairs Division. The suitable qualified Legal Counsel shall act in the absence of the Corporate Secretary. The Chief Legal Counsel will work closely with internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent’s role includes but is not limited to:
COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge)
Holds at least a Master's degree in Law, and admission to the Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries; or a Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries;
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