The vision of ECX is to become a leading and dynamic African Exchange of choice. ECX has a mission to provide a modern, efficient, transparent, and reliable market platform and warehousing service through the adaptation of technology, excellence in innovation, and integrity. ECX is a unique partnership of market actors, Members of the Exchange, and its main promoter, the Government of Ethiopia. ECX represents the future of Ethiopia, bringing integrity, security, and efficiency to the market. ECX would like to promote & recruit motivated and qualified applicants for the following positions.

1.      Position:          Specialist, Investigation, and Enforcement

        Job Grade:       7

        Duty Station:    Addis Ababa/Head Office

        Availability:     As Soon As Possible

 Job Purpose: -  The purpose of this job is to assist the Manager in divisional operations; advise Divisions on operational legal issues; investigate any breaches in compliance with the rules or directives or other relevant laws and review and forward investigation reports to the Secretary of the Business Conduct Committee (BCC); ensure compliance to the Rules of the Exchange; conducts legal research and analysis regarding laws applicable to the Exchange that need an introduction of new rules or amendment of the Rules of the Exchange, and produces periodic reports of the Division.

 SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the development and revision of policies, procedures, and manuals of the Division.

• Conducts research and analysis regarding laws applicable to the Exchange to identify issues that need an introduction of new rules or amendment of the Rules; drafts Rules of the Exchange, operational contracts and presents it to appropriate bodies for approval.

• Provides legal consultations, comments, advice and interpretation on issues related to the Rules of the Exchange and other pertinent laws applicable to the Exchange operation to different Departments/Divisions of the Exchange.

• Oversees compliance with relevant laws, rules of the Exchange; follow up enforcement of the BCC disciplinary measures and reviews and forward the reports to the Secretary of the BCC.

• Prepares investigation report regarding Rules violation and prepare responses to appeal made by members, clients of intermediary members or floor representatives.

• Facilitates the awareness creation programs to members, employees of the Exchange and other stakeholders concerning Rules of the Exchange and other pertinent laws applicable on the Exchange.

• Reviews internal agreements and procedures, including those between warehouse operators, clearing institutions, members and clients, to determine legality and compatibility with rules and regulations governing the Exchange.

• Prepares periodic reports concerning the activities of the Division; and

• Performs other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor. 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• LLM/LLB in Law

• 2/4 years of relevant work experience in judiciary, prosecution, legal advisory business analysis, exchange operations, surveillance, marketing, or related areas. 

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK or through mail to Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, P.O. Box 17341, Addis Ababa 

Note: State the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email!