FC Africa has strategic partnership with FDRE MESOB Service. Through its partnership with FDRE MESOB Service, FC Africa is hiring for these positions on behalf of FDRE MESOB Service
ABOUT MESOB
FDRE MESOB Service, is a government-led one-stop service platform that integrates multiple public services into a single digital and physical hub, enabling citizens and businesses to access government services more efficiently, conveniently, and transparently.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Legal Director is responsible for leading and managing all legal affairs of FDRE MESOB Service. The role ensures that the organization's operations, policies, partnerships, procurement processes, and digital transformation initiatives comply with Ethiopian laws, government regulations, and international best practices. The Legal Director provides strategic legal advice to senior management, mitigates legal risks, drafts and reviews legal documents, and supports the successful implementation of FDRE MESOB's Service mandate in modernizing public service delivery.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Legal Leadership
- Develop and implement the legal strategy aligned with FDRE MESOB's Service strategic objectives.
- Provide legal advice to the CEO, Executive Management, and Board (where applicable).
- Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Ensure legal compliance across all organizational activities.
Legal Advisory Services
- Provide legal opinions on organizational decisions.
- Interpret applicable laws, regulations, directives, and government policies.
- Advise management on labor, procurement, contract, intellectual property, ICT, and administrative law matters.
- Support legal aspects of institutional reforms and digital government initiatives.
Legislative and Policy Support
- Review and draft legislation, regulations, directives, policies, and legal instruments.
- Provide legal support during the development and implementation of government policies.
- Recommend legal reforms to improve service delivery and institutional effectiveness.
Contract Management
- Draft, review, negotiate, and approve contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), service agreements and partnership agreements.
- Ensure contractual obligations are legally sound and protect the interests of FDRE MESOB Service.
- Maintain a centralized repository of legal agreements.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Ethiopian laws and public sector regulations.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting the organization.
- Develop internal compliance policies and procedures.
- Conduct periodic legal compliance assessments.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Represent or coordinate representation of FDRE MESOB Service in legal proceedings.
- Manage disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation and recommend appropriate settlement strategies.
- Coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General and external legal counsel where necessary.
Risk Management
- Identify legal risks affecting institutional operations.
- Develop mitigation strategies to minimize legal exposure.
- Support institutional risk management from a legal perspective.
Capacity Building
- Train management and staff on legal, governance, ethics, and compliance issues.
- Promote legal awareness throughout the institution.
- Mentor and supervise legal officers and other staff within the Directorate.