Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs
Port of Spain
Job Description
Under limited supervision in the Office of the Registrar General, the incumbent performs more complex legal, regulatory and administrative functions. The incumbent assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and legislative measures governing the registration and maintenance of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) records and ensures that the Registry operates in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations and established policies and procedures.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<div><b><u>Registration, Certification and Maintenance of the NPO Register</u></b></div><div>- Manages the examination, processing, amendment and registration of NPO documents in accordance with the Non-Profit Organisations Act (NPOA) and other applicable legislation.</div><div>- Ensures the establishment, maintenance and updating of the physical and electronic Register of NPOs, including liaison with the Companies Registry and the issuance of registration certificates and certified copies.</div><div>- Ensures the accuracy, security and authorised disclosure of registry records and the timely processing of all applications.</div><div><br></div><div><b><u>Legal Advisory, Legislative and Regulatory</u></b></div><div>- Oversees compliance with applicable legislation and NPO registration requirements and prepares legal opinions relative to the NPO registry.</div><div>- Develops and reviews policies and guidelines for NPOs to promote accountability, integrity and effective administration of the NPO Registry.</div><div>- Provides legal guidance on non-compliance and recommends appropriate administrative and/or legislative action.</div><div>- Attends court on behalf of the Attorney General and/or Registrar General.</div><div><br></div><div><b><u>Stakeholder Engagement, Outreach, Training and Policy Development&nbsp;</u></b></div><div>- Develops and coordinates sustained outreach, as well as, bilateral and multi-stakeholder consultations to promote effective NPO Registry administration and stakeholder engagement.</div><div>- Conducts internal training sessions for ORG staff.</div><div>- Represents the Registrar General at meetings, committees, task forces and other bodies relating to the administration and regulation of NPOs.</div><div><br></div><div><b><u>Supervision and Performance Management</u></b></div><div>- Supervises and guides Registry personnel, oversees work allocation and performance, provides direction on complex legal and operational matters, identifies training needs and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures.</div><div>- The incumbent may perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the Registrar General.</div>
Key Competencies
<b><u>KNOWLEDGE </u></b><div>- Extensive knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago.</div><div>- Extensive knowledge of Laws relevant to the registration and administration of NPOs, including the NPOA and other applicable enactments.</div><div>- Extensive knowledge of statutory interpretation, administrative law, legal principles and the exercise of statutory powers.</div><div>- Extensive knowledge of the respective functions and responsibilities of the Office of the Registrar General in the administration of the NPO framework.</div><div>- Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilised in legal research.&nbsp;</div><div>- Extensive knowledge of court procedures and of the rules of evidence.&nbsp;</div><div>- Extensive knowledge of legal principles, practices and proceedings.</div><div>- Extensive knowledge of Government procedures and practices.</div><div>- Extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance, risk assessment, internal controls and administrative decision-making.</div><div><br></div><div> </div><div><b><u>SKILLS AND ABILITIES </u></b></div><div>- Extensive experience in managing legal and administrative personnel.</div><div>- Excellent advocacy skills.</div><div>- Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills.</div><div>- Excellent management and supervisory skills.</div><div>- Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.</div><div>- Excellent human relations skills. 16. Excellent computer skills.</div><div><br></div><div> </div><div><b><u>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING </u></b></div><div>- Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution.</div><div>- Legal Education Certificate (LEC) or equivalent from a recognized institution.</div><div>- Admission to practice law in Trinidad and Tobago.</div><div>- Minimum of seven (7) experience years legal experience.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>