ABOUT THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
The Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) is a National Human Rights Institution established under Article 230 of the 1991 Constitution of Zambia. The Commission has the constitutional mandate to uphold and protect the Bill of Rights. The Commission is seeking applications from suitably qualified external candidates for the position of Legal Counsel.

LEGAL COUNSEL – HRC G (X4) PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

LOCATION: LUSAKA

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To undertake the provision of legal services and enforcement of compliance to the Commission’s decisions to ensure that the Commission operates within the confines of the Law and redress human rights violations.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will report to the Manager – Compliance and Legal Services and will be responsible for:

• Undertaking timely drafting of legal opinions to facilitate investigations and compliance with the Law.
• Undertaking timely preparation of contracts and other legal documents to ensure compliance with the Law and safeguard the interests of the Commission.
• Undertakes effectively litigation involving the Commission to ensure the realisation of its interests.
• Undertaking effective mediation between parties to facilitate redress of human rights complaints
• Undertaking effective prosecution of offences under the Act to enforce compliance with human rights standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have Full Form V/Grade Twelve School Certificate
• Must have a Bachelor of Laws degree
• Must have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, Practicing certificate
• Member of the Law Association of Zambia
• Advocate of the High Court

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
Supervisory, computer literacy, initiative, negotiation, confidentiality, integrity, Advocacy, Interpersonal and analytical