VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. 005– 2023

(External Only)

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 motivated and qualified applicants for the following positions.

 Position Title: - Specialist, Legal Services

 Job Grade: -      07

  Duty Station: - Addis Ababa/Head Office

  Availability: - As soon as possible

 Job Purpose:-   The purpose of this position is to assist the Manager in the divisional operation; provide legal advice to the management and functional units on administrative issues, agreements, negotiations and working manuals, and labor relations; defend the right of the Exchange before a court of law, different judicial or administrative organ; review and incorporate inputs on drafted operational and administrative policies, procedures, rules and regulations designed by different functional units from a legal perspective and ensure its alignment; participate in the development of annual divisional plans and ensures its implementation; produce periodic reports.

 SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents and defends the rights of the Exchange before a court of law, quasi-judicial or administrative organs.

• Ensures the organization and safe keeping of files and records of court cases, investigation reports, and other related documents.

• Participates in the development of strategy, arguments, and testimonies in preparation for presentation of the case before courts of law or other judicial or quasi-judicial institutions.

• Gathers all necessary evidence to formulate a defense or to initiate legal action to defend the interests of the Exchange.

• Prepares responses to requests made by courts and law enforcement agencies.

• Prepares recommendations on action to be taken on legal issues that concern the Exchange to prevent or avoid unnecessary litigation and minimize cost and risks.

• Sets arbitration proceeding in motion and assist and facilitate the proceeding and implementation of arbitral awards.

• Negotiates, drafts, and reviews agreements, and administrative contracts.

• Review drafted policies, procedures, working manuals, the Exchange rules, and other related documents crafted by the respective functional units.

• Provides day-to-day legal advice and interpretations on administrative and operational issues as requested by the respective functional units of the Exchange.

• Prepares responses to requests made by government institutions, business sectors, and other stakeholders as necessary.

• Participates in researching unique administrative legal issues impacting the Exchange.

• Keeps abreast of legislative changes that may affect ECX.

• Establishes and maintains networks and good relationships with government institutions, business sectors, and other stakeholders as necessary.

• Prepares periodic reports concerning the activities of his/her activities;

• Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor. 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• LLM/LLB Degree

• 2/4 years relevant work experience in the judiciary, prosecution, and legal advisory field

How to Apply

All interested and qualified applicants should apply through the below link; Applicants should fill all the details on the vacancy application form and make sure you submit after completing all the questions and upload a cover/application letter and updated CV via: THIS LINK

 or in hard copy by post with position marked on the envelope: Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, P.O. Box 17341, Addis Ababa on or before July 02, 2023.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU STATE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

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ECX is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified female candidates. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.