Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC), a statutory body established under the Zambia Law Development Commission Act, Chapter 32 of the Laws of Zambia, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambians to fill the following vacant positions arising from the approved revised organisational structure.

SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER – LAW REFORM (ZLDC 3)

Reports to

Manager, Research and Law Reform

Job Purpose

To undertake specialised law reform work in support of the Commission’s mandate to make recommendations for law reform and development, including the preparation of proposed Bills and related reform proposals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare recommendations for law reform, including proposed (layman’s) Bills;
• Review Bills and other subject matter referred to the Commission and provide technical input;
• Ensure law reform outputs are informed by research findings and stakeholder input;
• Participate in consultations and deliberative processes by providing technical input and clarification;
• Supervise Research Officers and manage delivery of assigned outputs.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Full Form V/Grade 12 School Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in law;
• Minimum five (5) years’ post-qualification experience in legal research or policy analysis.;
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a formal supervisory role, with demonstrated success in managing team performance, workflows, and operational delivery.
• Legislative drafting experience is an added advantage.

Application Process

The detailed job descriptions and complete advertisement can be found at www.zambialawdevelopment.org

All interested persons should send their applications together with their CVs and copies of their academic/professional qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority, with three references to:

The Director

Zambia Law Development Commission
Plot No. 26F Cheetah Road, Kabulonga
P O Box 34670
LUSAKA

Closing Date

Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 10th July 2026.

Original source: JobSearchZM

Application deadline: 2026-07-10