Director Service Regulation and Legal Affairs

CAREER OPPORTUNITY 

The Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICT Authority) is the National Regulatory Body for the ICT and telecommunications sector in Mauritius. Our Vision is to play a leading role in the future of ICT in Mauritius contributing to an efficient, competitive and optimally regulated ICT sector. Our Mission is to promote affordable and adequate access to quality ICT services through functional market-driven competition and regulatory principles in a trouble-free Networked Information and Knowledge Society. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of: Director Service Regulation and Legal Affairs (DSRLA) 1. Qualifications A.
  • Holder of an LLB (Hons) or Maitrise en Droit or any recognised equivalent;
  • Holder of LLM with specialisation in IT and Telecommunications Law;
  • Should have a minimum of ten years’ standing with active practice at the Bar;
  • Experience in regulation in an information and communication related environment shall be an advantage;
B. Candidates should – (i) possess good management, leadership, effective communication and negotiation skills; (ii) be able to establish good working relationships with other departments and with stake holders, and; (iii) have a good knowledge of English and French usage, both written and spoken; (iv) be proactive and have a high sense of trustworthiness and discretion, and (v) be computer literate; C. Experience in a regulatory environment will be an advantage. 2. Duties and Responsibilities
      1. Report to the Executive Director;
      2. Head the Department of Service Regulation and Legal Affairs;
      3. Attend and participate in international meetings in matters of policy and regulation;
      4. Conduct arbitration matters;
      5. Finalise vetted contracts, licences and other agreements;
      6. Advise the ICT Board in relation to regulations, directives and decisions as may be required;
      7. Handle briefs before the ICT Appeal Tribunal or any other court of competent jurisdiction;
      8. Chair hearing sessions at the Authority;
      9. Extend legal assistance generally to the Authority;
      10. Handle correspondence involving legal issues;
      11. Oversee the processing of Commercial licences;
      12. Perform such other duties directly related to the Legal Department or related to the delivery of the output and results expected from incumbents in the roles ascribed to them.
3. REMUNERATION Rs 132,000 plus ER. 4. DURATION OF CONTRACT Two-year renewable, upon the Authority being satisfied with the performance of the incumbent. 5. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Friday 14th March 2025. Note:
  • Applications must be submitted online ONLY, through the above link.
  • Applications received otherwise will not be considered.
  • Applications received after closing date will not be considered.
  • Incomplete, inadequate or inaccurate filling of the On-Line Application Form will entail elimination of the candidate.
  • Onus to seek equivalence of qualifications ( if required) rests with the candidate.
  • Only the best qualified candidates will be called for interview.
  • The Authority reserves the right neither to proceed with any appointment following this advertisement, nor to assign any reason whatsoever for its decision.
The ICT Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

28th February 2025

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