IFC Senior Legal Assistant Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs.
IFC South Africa looking for “Senior Legal Assistant”.
Applicants with a College degree may apply on or before 17th October 2023.
The International Finance Corporation is an international financial institution that offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services to encourage private-sector development in less developed countries. The IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. in the United States.
IFC Senior Legal Assistant Jobs 2023
The IFC has published a job vacancy announcement on 28th September 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Legal Assistant to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
| Recruiter | International Finance Corporation (IFC) |
| Position | Senior Legal Assistant |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | College degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 01 years |
| Application Deadline | 17th October 2023 |
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external matters, e.g. powers of attorney, proxies, signature designations, counsel retainer faxes and Article III notices (notifying governments of an IFC investment);
- Assist IFC in-house counsel in preparing and reviewing legal documentation; prepare routine amendments, consents and waivers;
- Liaise with IFC external counsel, where required;
- Attend to the signing of transaction documents and completion of conditions to disbursement;
- Attend to the filing of transaction documents in accordance with IFC guidelines and practices;
- Perform other routine portfolio administration of IFC’s debt and equity investments;
- Handle and review transaction documents for IFC’s advisory program under appropriate supervision by IFC in-house counsel and follow up on the completion of any such agreements with IFC staff;
- Assist IFC in-house counsel with general tasks relating to advisory matters;
- Identify and analyze legal and policy issues associated with investment or advisory projects;
- Contribute to and support CLED’s Knowledge Management objectives.
Selection Criteria
- An undergraduate (college) degree and ideally some combination of undergraduate legal courses, training offered by a professional institution or law firm and /or several years of relevant experience in assisting lawyers with the preparation and handling of legal documentation.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in French (preferred)
- Excellent analytical and research skills.
- Ability to provide effective legal assistance to IFC in-house counsel by performing multiple, concurrent and progressively more difficult assignments.
- Ability to handle a diverse range of issues within tight deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.
- Word processing experience and proficient computer skills, particularly in using information databases, internet/intranet services and library sources.
Other Details
- Job #: req24439
- Sector: Legal
- Grade: GD
- Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IFC Senior Legal Assistant Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite………
The Closing Date: 17th October 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.ifc.org |
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