Chief Legal Aid Officer at Legal Aid Commission

About the Organization

Legal Aid Commission is a reputable government institution committed to providing legal assistance and ensuring access to justice.

Position Overview

We invite interested persons to apply for the position of Chief Legal Aid Officer. This role provides technical and administrative direction for the effective and efficient performance of administrative functions within the Region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inputs for the formulation of policies
• Ensure efficient and effective management of human, material, and financial resources of the Region
• Ensure implementation of programmes and activities of the Region
• Develop and implement guidelines, standards, processes, and procedures for legal assistance to ensure realization of the right to personal liberty, equality before the law, and fair trial
• Develop a system for participation of paralegals in criminal justice delivery
• Ensure provision of legal assistance for juveniles
• Ensure provision of legal assistance for persons indicted for offences punishable by life imprisonment or death who cannot afford legal services
• Oversee implementation of the performance management system within the Region
• Prepare the annual budget and work plan of the Region
• Prepare annual and other periodic reports for the Region
• Supervise and appraise performance of subordinate staff in the Region

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Law from an accredited tertiary institution
• Must be called to the Ghana Bar
• Minimum of ten (10) years post-Bachelor's Degree relevant work experience, with at least five (5) years in a senior management position
• Must pass a selection interview

Employment Details

Location: Accra, Ghana

Job Type: Full-Time