Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is a National Human Rights Institution established under Article 230 (i) of the Constitution of Zambia with a broad mandate of ensuring that the Bill of Rights is upheld and protected.
The Commission is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position.
JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL LEGAL COUNSEL SALARY GRADE: HRC/H STATION: HEAD OFFICE
Reporting to: Chief Investigations and Legal Services
Qualifications and Experience
(a) The candidate must be a Zambian with a minimum age of 25 years
(b) Must have a law Degree
(c) Must be an advocate of the High Court of Zambia and
(d) Must have 3 years post-admission experience in legal work
Duties
The successful candidate will report to the Chief Investigations and Legal Services and will be responsible for:
(a) Providing and co-ordinating the timely provision of legal advice to the Commission
(b) Facilitating appropriate interpretation and application of the law.
(c) Undertaking and recommending appropriately the review of existing legislation in order to remove provisions which are incompatible with the constitution, others and international human rights standards and
(d) Supervising effectively human and other resources in order to facilitate the attainment of the Department’s objectives
Skills and Personal Attributes
1. Communication and interpersonal skills
2. Leadership and Reliability
3. Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills
4. Self Motivated and confident
5. Time Management Skills
6. Team Player
All applications should be addressed to the undersigned no later than Friday 26th October 2022.
Applications should enclose Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of relevant certificates Oringinal Certificates will be required during interviews for the shortlisted candidates’
Applicants are encouraged to bring their applications in person or send them by registered post
Telephone enquires will not be entertained
Applications should be addressed to
The Director
Human Rights Commission
Human Rights House
Independence Avenue
PO, Box 33812
LUSAKA
Women and Persons with Disability and local applicants are encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
