Position: Head: Legal and Compliance Officer

Job type
Full Time
Category
Administration
Location / Branch
University of Namibia / Main Campus
Closing Date
06 June 2025 (4 days from now)
Job Description

Conducting ongoing research on emerging student matters and recommending alignment in line with best practices where feasible to enhance the relationship between the University and its students. Assisting in the formulation and review of relevant directorate policies. Supporting the DSA management through promoting fairness and equity in decision-making. Supporting and advising DSA staff on student discipline and legal matters. Monitoring the progress of cases and potential cases. Mitigating risks, closing audit findings, implementing recommendations, as well as strategic and operational plans for the section. Developing and reviewing sectional business processes and process maps to enhance service delivery. Coordinating the compliance requirements of the directorate.

Ensuring the University rules and regulations governing student conduct are accessible to students. Educating UNAM students on their rights and responsibilities. Initiating campaigns and platforms to continuously keep students informed of developments at the University that may affect them.

Drafting and evaluating contracts and legal agreements for the Legal Department’s review and recommendation to the Vice Chancellor, within the applicable timeframes.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Law (LLB) or any comparable and/or relevant legal qualification with three (3) years of relevant experience in the field of expertise with good organizational and administrative skills or A Diploma of Law or any comparable and/or relevant legal qualification with four (4) year relevant experience in the field of expertise with good organizational and administrative skills.

Published On
22 May 2025
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