Legal Desk Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Legal advisory focal person serving as the liaison person advising farmers, the project, organization and the dairy industry on laws affecting them with the view to promote compliance; Management of all contractual obligations of the project; Assist in designing and implementing Compliance Programs in programs; Assist in training and awareness initiatives; Gender focal person; Youth Inclusion focal person; To formulate and implement a Legal Risk Management strategy; Draft and review collaboration and partnership agreements and contracts including service level agreements; Analyze and review the legal agreements, policies and documents; Assist in the development of guidelines, policies and procedures, ensuring both internal and external compliance; Assist management and staff with interpretation of governing regulations, laws and policies; Keep abreast of relevant legal and regulatory developments, laws and government policies; Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time