Assistant Registrar (Legal)

Background

Under the 18^th Constitutional Amendment, Article 19-A and Good Governance Strategy of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has passed the KP RTI Act 2013 from the KP Assembly. The Multi-Donor Trust Funds under the 2^nd phase has started another project Governance and Policy Project for strengthening the Governance Sector of the Province. GPP has continued support to RTI Commission with strengthening the operational function and awareness of the RTI Act.

The RTI Commission intends to strengthen and institutionalize mechanisms for systematic performance monitoring, citizen facilitation, and engagement in improving public services delivery through its Governance & Policy Project. The project has been designed to increase transparency and effectiveness in public resource management and strengthen the accountability of public service delivery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

 Scope of Work

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Commission is seeking to engage Assistant Registrars including but not limited to the following responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Consultant (Assistant Registrar) duties and responsibilities will include but will not necessarily be limited to the following.

• Receiving of complaints manually/electronically and will put up before the Commission under Right to Information Act 2013.
• Tendering of advice to any Public Body or Citizen of Pakistan with reference to any provision of the Right to Information Act,2013.
• Facilitate the Commission in taking action in light of section 25(2) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) and (f) and 25 (3)(c) of the Right to Information Act,2013.
• Correspondence with complainants and Public Bodies with regard to the disposal of the complaint
• To coordinate with the DMO (intern) with regard to activities of the HQ/Regional office.
• Assistant Registrar will report to Chief Commissioner RTI Commission and will make close cooperation with Communication Specialist GPP.
• Submission of monthly activity/progress report to Commission and GPP.
• Any other work to be assigned by the Commissioner in Incharge of the Legal wing and the Chief Commissioner.

 Required expertise/ qualifications

• University Degree in Law. At least 3 years of work/professional experience in practicing law or other relevant fields. Sound experience in drafting legal drafting. Knowledge of National Legislative System
• Provide documentary proof of professional and academic qualifications and testimonials.
• Display culture, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age.
• Good writing and communication skill
• Good interpersonal skills, solid judgment/ decision making, initiative, creativity, and Team player; self-starter and results-oriented.
• Skills: Computer literacy and the ability to effectively use office technology equipment, IT tools