Position:              Regional Legal Coordinator 

Opening Date:     September 03, 2024

Place of Work:     South Regional Operation Office

 Major Responsibilities

•  Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, supervises and controls Legal activities of Regional Operation Office and Branch Offices; 

• Represents VF MFI before trial and appellant courts, in hearings and administrative legal actions at Region level;

• Prepares pleading and appeals when VF MFI institutes proceeding against individuals and body corporate;

• Prepares legal documents and defenses to charges and appeals instituted against VF MFI for presentation to courts after approval by supervisor;

• Appears and litigates in court on behalf of the Company;

• Receives decisions passed by court and reports to concerned body;

• Participates in preparing legal opinions on claims, proposed acts, contract and other legal instruments;

• Provides legal opinions and explanations upon request to different work units;

• Participates and gives opinions in the preparation of rules, regulations, directives and other legal related cases;

• Periodically updates all legal documents in accordance with the Laws of the Country;

• Assists Regional Operation Office and Branches in handling legal matters;

• Closely follows-up loan repayment schedules and takes the appropriate action on overdue loans in consultation with concerned Regional Operation Offices and Branches; 

• Supervises, supports, trains, and coaches the Regional Office Attorney;

• Completes all performance management activities including: performance planning, monitoring, annual performance appraisals of Regional Office Attorney; 

• Prepares progress reports and submits to the Legal Service Manager/Regional Operation Office Manager;

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

   2. Qualification and experience Requirements

• LLB Degree in Law A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. 

            TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

• Able to communicate and good presentation skill;

• Good knowledge of the court system and procedures, legal ethics;

• Ability to interpret, analyze and solve problems;

• Ability to act in professional and ethical manner;

• Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team;

• Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of integrity;

• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

  3. Terms of Employment: Permanent

  4.  Salary:  As per the Institution salary scale

  5. Closing Date: September 10, 2024

How To Apply

Candidates who fulfil the above requirements can submit the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references and non-returnable copies of credentials in person to: South Regional Operation Office (Hawassa), or through VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org.

                          Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply!

Note: -   Only short listed candidates will be contacted