Senior Legal Officer/Legal Officer The West African Examinations Council – Vacancies and Jobs

The West African Examinations Council, a sub-regional organization responsible for the conduct of a variety of examinations in the English-speaking West African countries, invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions in its Nigeria National Office and the Lagos Department of its Headquarters Research Division.

Jobs Detail

Job title: Senior Legal Officer/Legal Officer

Qualification(s)

• Minimum of LL.B degree (at least second class lower division) and a B.L.


• Must be a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and an LL.M from a recognized university

Job Experience & skills

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in Litigation


• Applicants for the post of Senior Legal Officer must have a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience


• He/ She should be able to use personal computers, office software packages and have knowledge of web-based systems


• Be self motivated and able to write good reports; analyze and review research reports; be able to work extra hours with little or no supervision


• Be a team player with good interpersonal skills; be open and able to lead change


• Possess influencing skills


• Be an organizer/planner with ability to be flexible and a finisher with ability to successfully implement ideas


• Possess analytical and communication skills

closing date: 13 May 2011

How to apply for this job

Interested applicants should apply online through the Council’s website: www.waeconline.org.ng/erecruitment.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


website: www.waeconline.org.ng/erecruitment