Legal Officer

ob Description

The Electoral Commission of Zambia seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced Zambian citizen to fill the vacant position of a Legal Officer.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide professional legal services to the Commission pertaining to all legal matters.

REPORTING ACCOUNTABILITY

The Legal Officer will report to the Manager Legal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY

1. Provides legal expertise in the interpretation and application of legislation to the Commission.

2. Provides advice on matters of law, jurisdiction and policy.

3. Review legal implications in existing legislation and policies and recommends new legislation, amendments to existing legislation or policy.

4. Prepares statutory instruments and gazette notices as requested.

5. Prepares court documents.

6. Coordinates with the Attorney General’s Chambers on legal matters of public interest related to the functions of the Commission.

7. Liaises with Procurement under the supervision of the Manager Legal for the engagement of legal firms to represent the Commission on special assignments.

8. Provides necessary information and records to and monitors the performance of legal firms and counsel engaged to conduct litigation on behalf of the commission.

8. Represents the Commission in court litigation.

9. Provides support to Finance department for the recovery of debts owed to the Commission.

10. Monitors Commission activities and provides relevant advice to the Commission through the supervisor to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

10. Undertakes research activities to generate new knowledge necessary to improve legal performance of the Commission.

11. Participates fully in performance and other organisation-wide management practices as required.

12. Provides accurate information required for performance management purposes and to attend performance management discussions, as required by the supervisor.

13. Prepares contracts for Goods and Services procured by the Commission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree

Admission to the bar

Not less than four (04) years post qualifying relevant experience in a reputable Organisation.

Must be a registered member of the Law Association of Zambia

OTHER SKILLS

Organizational and leadership skills Planning and organizing skills Excellent communication skills Paying attention to detail

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION

1. Non-partisan.

2. Honest and reliable with high moral strength.

3. High degree of confidentiality.

4. High degree of integrity.

5. Tact and diplomacy.

6. Ability to work with minimum supervision.

7. Self-starter

8. Pleasant Personality

9. Non-partisan.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating the position on the envelope) to the undersigned enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of educational and professional certificates and professional membership.

The Chief Electoral Officer,

Electoral Commission of Zambia,

Elections House, Haile Selassie Avenue,

P. O. Box 50274,

LUSAKA.