The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) Recruits Legal Officer

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable
indigenous non-governmental organization implementing comprehensive
HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, Multi-Drug

Resistant TB,
Malaria and Research Programs, in partnership with the different tiers
of the
Government of Nigeria, health facilities and community-based
organizations. As a Principal Recipient (PR) in the Round 9 Multi-Drug
Resistant Tuberculosis Grant, we require the services of resourceful and
experienced candidates for the following position:

JOB TITLE:  Legal Officer

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

  • Candidates should have an LLB, BL with a minimum of second class lower division
  • At least 3 years post call experience
  • Candidates with LLM may have an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to be use initiative (be proactive)
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent communication skills in English, written/verbal and diplomacy
  • Have good interpersonal, relationship management skills and possess the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent computer skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Legal Officer shall be responsible for:

  • Provide legal advice/opinion on various issues relating to the Institute and its subsidiaries
  • Undertake legal research and legal interpretation of all relevant
    laws including the Institute’s staff, financial and other internal
    regulations
  • Prepare agreements and other legal instruments as well as memoranda and correspondences
  • Update the Institute’s details with relevant regulatory authorities when necessary
  • Handle matters related to the board of directors and secretariat.
  • Handle matters related to the reflection of structural changes of the Institute.
  • Provide Legal guidance/advice on various issues such as corporate
    regulatory compliance, privacy, anti-trust and competition laws,
    advertising/promotional matters, corporate governance, fiduciary duty,
    ethics and strategic transactions within the Department of
    Administration/Institute, including the preparation of memoranda and
    correspondences.
  • Review all agreements and legal documents, which may create legal obligation for the Institute
  • Oversee the registration and verification of contractors and consultants for the institute
  • Work with external solicitors on cases involving the Institute
  • Provide corporate policy guidance by providing advice on labor relations, employment law and benefits matters.
  • Update the details of the Institute and its subsidiaries at the Corporate Affairs Commission when necessary.
  • Coordinate other legal and related matters with external solicitors as may be needed/directed.
  • Perform such other administrative duties as may be assigned from
    time to time by the CEO, COO and or the Director of Administration.

How to Apply

Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft
word format should be forwarded to the. Associate Director, Human
Resources through this email address: careers@ihvnigeria.org

Application
must explicitly state the position and location applied for in the
subject of the email e.g. Program Officer, Community MDR- TB – Kano.
Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with
functional email addresses and telephone numbers.

Note: Only
applications sent in the required format will be considered and only
short listed candidates will be contacted.


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