Administrative Assistant (GMG/AM 2)

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, reviews legislative framework and reinforces adherence to policies by constitutionalising precedents of law, best practices and any other legal documentation;
• Provides leadership in the legal branch by providing sound legal advice in the investigation and prosecution criminals and facilitators of major financial crimes; 
• Improves Asset Recovery and Forfeiture; 
• Develops partnerships and collaborates with other legal departments and organisations mandated to investigate organised crime and corruption; 
• Develops a strong and capable Legal Branch through active participation in planning and management activities and/or training; 
• Supports the conduct of robust targeted investigations through appropriate investigative steering and support; 
• Analytical, objective, practical and independent legal advice provided for the decision making, investigation and successful litigation of FID cases and for policy development. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Superior customer service and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Good planning, organizing and time management skills 
• Good telephone and office etiquette 
• Expert file creation/management skills 
• Expert communication management, minute taking, reporting and inventory management skills 
• General trainability and overall flexibility 
• High level of ICT literacy (Microsoft Office suite), use of analytical reporting tools, database management and speed typing 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• A Diploma in Office Administration (or similar qualification) from an accredited tertiary institution or equivalent 
• Training in Administrative Services in the Government 
• At least three (3) years’ experience in an administrative capacity (experience as a legal secretary in a fast paced legal environment would be an asset) 
• Tertiary level education (advantageous). 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

• Direct interaction, in asset forfeiture and/or criminal prosecution matters, with defendants including transnational and violent offenders and convicted terrorists; 
• Subject to Extensive Security Vetting (including background checks); 
• May be required to work extended working hours, on weekends and public holidays.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.