OFFICER – Office of the Centre Director

TERMS OF REFERENCE 

I. JOB SUMMARY 

Provide technical expertise and support in the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of legal and affairs programs, projects, and activities such as policy review, contracts management, and compliance with relevant laws, standards, policies, rules, and regulations to ensure institutional effectiveness and efficiency in achieving the Centre’s quality objectives. 

II. ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENTS

1. Full and complete technical support in the planning, design, conduct, monitoring, and documentation of activities and undertakings related to legal and policy affairs, contracts management, and compliance with relevant laws, standards, policies, rules, and regulations of the Centre, SEAMEO, the host country and the INNOTECH Enabling Instrument, among others, and implemented in accordance with Centre policies, procedures, standards and requirements 

2. Full and complete technical support in the planning, design, conduct, monitoring, and documentation of activities and undertakings related to legal and policy affairs, contracts management, and compliance with relevant laws, standards, policies, rules, and regulations of the Centre, SEAMEO, the host country and the INNOTECH Enabling Instrument, among others, and implemented in accordance with Centre policies, procedures, standards and requirements 

• • • •  the Centre’s quality and learning management systems; and 
      •  the Centre’s planning, monitoring, and evaluation of Centre plans. 

3. Actions contributory to positive satisfaction from partners/stakeholders for all LPU programs and projects, particularly those related to legal, policy, planning, and quality assurance management. 

III. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Lead in the provision of full technical, administrative, and logistical support in the legal and policy affairs services in the timely conduct of the following:

• • • • • Review/ update of pertinent Centre guidelines/ policies on legal and contract management concerns;
        • Draft, review, and finalize pertinent legal/ policy documents of the Centre as may be identified; and
        • Ensure proper filing and guardianship of the Centre’s legal documents.

2. Assist in the provision of full technical, administrative, and logistical support in the efficient and timely conduct of the following LQMO/ QIPU undertakings as may be identified:

• • • • • Planning, review, monitoring, and quality management programs and activities of LQMO and the Centre;
        • Identifying, evaluating, and attaining certification for updated/ other quality standards, international citations/awards, and recognition as may be deemed suitable and fitting of an international organization like SEAMEO INNOTECH, including development of processes and tools to support certification for new or updated quality systems as may be identified; and
        • Implementation and operationalization of identified LQMO/ LPAU tasks and functions.

3. Provide assistance to different units/ offices on issues and concerns that may require legal inputs and advice, as may be assigned. 

4. If needed, represent the Centre in proceedings in court, quasi-judicial bodies, in cases, negotiations, mediations, etc. 

5. Perform other related tasks that may be assigned by the LQMO Manager/ LPAU Senior Officer. 

III. QUALIFICATIONS 

Educational Attainment

1. 1. 1. 1. Completion of a Law Degree (LLB or Juris Doctor) from a duly recognized/accredited institution of learning.
         2. With a valid license to practice law in the Philippines
         3. preferably with a Master’s Degree

Work Experience

1. 1. 1. 1. At least 5 years of relevant work experience (with a Master’s Degree or license to practice law) or atleast 7 years of relevant work experience (in the absence of a Master’s Degree) 

Interested applicants may submit their letter of intent and CV to: careers@seameo-innotech.org