Principal State Counsel at the Edo State Civil Service Commission

The Edo State Civil Service Commission is vested with the
responsibilities of treating matters concerning the State Civil
Service with respect to Appointments, Promotions, Discipline,
Confirmation of Appointments, Transfers, Retirements, Petitions and
Other related matters.

Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Title: Principal State Counsel – GL 12

Job Code: EXP-C-03
Location: Edo

Details

• The Edo State Government is carrying out a Civil Service
  Transformation and Enhancement Project as part of its Institutional
  Reform Agenda. The Project is designed to develop the Human and
  Organizational capabilities required to deliver efficient services
  to the people of Edo State, and to Make Edo Great Again.
• The services of talented experienced professionals are required
  to fill the above position in the Service, support the
  implementation of the transformation programme and to contribute to
  embedding the new ways of working.
• Candidates who possess the required qualifications, experience
  and skills and would like to join us on this exciting and
  challenging Transformation Journey are invited to apply. Serving
  Civil Servants seeking a higher challenge may also apply. The
  eligibility requirements and job specifications are as below:

Duties

• Prosecuting all criminal and civil proceedings on behalf of the
  government, advising on the rights and obligations of the
  government in legal matters, reviewing existing law, vetting draft
  or proposed laws, assisting in training of officers and writing
  reports.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a degree in Law from a University
  recognized by the Council of Legal Education and must have been
  called to the Nigerian Bar with a minimum of 3 years Post call to
  bar experience in a Law office.

General Requirements:

• Candidates must possess the minimum academic and professional
  requirements for the role as stated above. Unless otherwise stated,
  a minimum of a second-class lower degree is required and candidate
  must have completed the mandatory NYSC program (where applicable).
  Additional educational or professional qualifications may be an
  added advantage. Candidates must also be computer literate,
  technology savvy, and possess good Interpersonal and leadership
  skills and be able to work effectively in teams.
• Successful Candidates will work in a Civil Service that offers
  robust, challenging job opportunities, diverse working culture that
  values teamwork and leverages technology in delivering high-quality
  services to the people of Edo State. Responsibilities will
  include:

Contributing to the implementation of the Transformation Agenda
Participate through teamwork in contributing to the goals and
objectives of the Ministry they are assigned

• Candidates applying as experienced professionals must not be
  more than 50 years of age by December 31, 2020.

Application Closing Date
4th January, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start
Application^[1]

Application Instructions

• Make sure you fill all your details correctly.
• Multiple applications will not be tolerated and will attract
  automatic disqualification.
• All fields marked with (*) are mandatory.
• N.B All file upload size must not exceed 100kb!

Note

• Candidates may only apply for 1 position. Multiple applications
  will result in disqualification
• EDSG does not require candidates to make any payments to any
  person or organization with respect to this recruitment
  exercise.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and each candidate shall
  stand the same chance of gaining employment.
• This recruitment campaign shall be free, fair and
  merit-driven.

The Edo State Civil Service Commission is vested with the
responsibilities of treating matters concerning the State Civil
Service with respect to Appointments, Promotions, Discipline,
Confirmation of Appointments, Transfers, Retirements, Petitions and
Other related matters.

Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Title: Principal State Counsel – GL 12

Job Code: EXP-C-03
Location: Edo

Details

• The Edo State Government is carrying out a Civil Service
  Transformation and Enhancement Project as part of its Institutional
  Reform Agenda. The Project is designed to develop the Human and
  Organizational capabilities required to deliver efficient services
  to the people of Edo State, and to Make Edo Great Again.
• The services of talented experienced professionals are required
  to fill the above position in the Service, support the
  implementation of the transformation programme and to contribute to
  embedding the new ways of working.
• Candidates who possess the required qualifications, experience
  and skills and would like to join us on this exciting and
  challenging Transformation Journey are invited to apply. Serving
  Civil Servants seeking a higher challenge may also apply. The
  eligibility requirements and job specifications are as below:

Duties

• Prosecuting all criminal and civil proceedings on behalf of the
  government, advising on the rights and obligations of the
  government in legal matters, reviewing existing law, vetting draft
  or proposed laws, assisting in training of officers and writing
  reports.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a degree in Law from a University
  recognized by the Council of Legal Education and must have been
  called to the Nigerian Bar with a minimum of 3 years Post call to
  bar experience in a Law office.

General Requirements:

• Candidates must possess the minimum academic and professional
  requirements for the role as stated above. Unless otherwise stated,
  a minimum of a second-class lower degree is required and candidate
  must have completed the mandatory NYSC program (where applicable).
  Additional educational or professional qualifications may be an
  added advantage. Candidates must also be computer literate,
  technology savvy, and possess good Interpersonal and leadership
  skills and be able to work effectively in teams.
• Successful Candidates will work in a Civil Service that offers
  robust, challenging job opportunities, diverse working culture that
  values teamwork and leverages technology in delivering high-quality
  services to the people of Edo State. Responsibilities will
  include:

Contributing to the implementation of the Transformation Agenda
Participate through teamwork in contributing to the goals and
objectives of the Ministry they are assigned

• Candidates applying as experienced professionals must not be
  more than 50 years of age by December 31, 2020.

Application Closing Date
4th January, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start
Application^[1]

Application Instructions

• Make sure you fill all your details correctly.
• Multiple applications will not be tolerated and will attract
  automatic disqualification.
• All fields marked with (*) are mandatory.
• N.B All file upload size must not exceed 100kb!

Note

• Candidates may only apply for 1 position. Multiple applications
  will result in disqualification
• EDSG does not require candidates to make any payments to any
  person or organization with respect to this recruitment
  exercise.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and each candidate shall
  stand the same chance of gaining employment.
• This recruitment campaign shall be free, fair and
  merit-driven.