LEGAL COUNSEL

The Human Rights Commission ¡s a National Human Rights Institution established under Article 125 of the Constitution of Zambia with the mandate of promoting and protecting human rights. The Human Rights Commission is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions to be based at its Head Office in Lusaka.

LEGAL COUNSEL – HRC G

Location: Head Office Lusaka

QUALIFICATIONS

(a) Candidates must be Zambians with a minimum age of 23 years
(b) Have a Law Degree with a Practicing Certificate

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

The successful candidate will report to the Principal Legal Counsel and will be responsible for:

(a) Rendering timely and appropriate legal advice in order to facilitate timely resolution of complaints.
(b) Undertaking and recommending the appropriate review of the existing legislation in order to remove provisions which are incompatible with the constitution, other laws and international human rights standards.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide professional legal services to the Commission pertaining to contentious legal matters

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide legal expertise in the interpretation and application of legislation to the HRC.
2. Provides advice on matters of aw and policy.
3. Review legal implications in existing legislation and policies and recommend new legislation, amendments to
   existing legislation or policy. Prepares statutory instruments and gazette notices as requested.
4. Supports the Principal Legal Counsel in coordinating with the Attorney Generals chambers on legal matters of
   public interest related to the functions of the Commission,
5. Briefs, provides necessary information and records to and monitors the performance of legal firms and counsel
   engaged to conduct ligation on behalf of the commission.
6. Performs any other related duties that the supervisor may reasonably request from time to time.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Have at least One and half years relevant experience

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants with the requirements stated may submit their applications to the undersigned. Applicants are encouraged to apply by email or fax or send their letters to the address below. Please indicate the job title in the subject of your e-mail.

The Director
Human Rights Commission, Human Rights House (Ministry of Lands Premises) Independence Avenue
PO Box 33812. Lusaka

Fax: +260 211 251342
e-mail: director@hrc.org.zm

The closing date for accepting applications is Wednesday 12 August 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.