Legal Officer

• Coordinates with and assists the Head of Litigation Program (HLP) to ensure efficient judicial support services to the judicial offices.
• In cooperation with the HLP, she/he acts as the focal point on all judicial support services, including interpretation, translation, transcription, AV recordings, and trial management- related issues.
• Attends the hearings before the court and aids before and during the hearings in cooperation with the Court Officers; he/she provides secretariat support to legal teams.
• Assists in the formulation of internal policies and directives for the litigation program
• Is responsible for content management of the CEFROHT website so far as litigation postings are concerned.
• Advises the CEFROHT Communications' department on issues of litigation and right to food
• Provides legal advice to vulnerable community groups on issues of food, nutrition, public health law, and economic rights as and when required;
• Assists in drafting periodic litigation reports to the HLP
• Assist Litigation Program in administering legal research, advisory, and litigation activities, ensuring availability of appropriate resources to the litigation teams.
• Contribute to the development, design, and planning of litigation projects so that projects have a clear and feasible strategy towards impact that is in line with CEFROHT's mission and strategy.
• Develops and implements food industry monitoring strategies
• Monitors and supports the organization in countering food industry interference in the th ree thematic areas of food security, food safety, and food sovereignty
• Drafting the relevant pleadings and ensuring that documents are served to the court in time.

• To facilitate tracking of the job holder's performance during the year, the following
• performance indicators have been identified and agreed upon:
• Petitions and affidavits are adequate and appropriate, and hard copies of the same are kept under safe custody.
• Follow-up plan of activities on court proceedings and communications.
• Plan of communication activities on the litigation program.
• Plan of activities on legal empowerment and advisory towards vulnerable groups, local governments, policy makers & CSOs.
• Plan of activities on legal policy advocacy and social accountability
• Draft and submit periodic food industry monitoring reports.

• At least a first-level university degree in law from a recognized University
• Work Experience
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in law or relevant experience, including litigation, legal analysis, research, and writing, is required;
• Prior experience in supporting court management services is desirable.
• Prior experience in human rights, public health law, and policy advocacy is highly desirable

• Professionalism: In-depth knowledge of criminal procedures and court management; analytical skills, discretion, and sound judgment in problem-solving; demonstrated planning and organizational skills; ability to draft legal and policy papers and work under pressure. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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