LEGAL OFFICER

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) is a statutory body established pursuant to the ZAQA Act No. 8 of 2024 to develop and implement a National Qualifications Framework (NQF), register qualifications on the NQF, verify and evaluate qualifications and ensure that standards and registered qualifications are internationally comparable.

ZAQA is currently seeking the services of a suitably qualified person to fill the position of:

LEGAL OFFICER (Permanent and Pensionable)

Overall Responsibility

To undertake the provision of the legal services in order to ensure that the Authority operates within the legal framework and safeguard its interests.

 Qualifications and Experience:

i)            Full Grade 12 School Certificate

ii)           Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

iii)           Ability to write technical and analytical Reports

iv)           Ability to communicate effectively in English

v)       Qualifications under (i) and (ii) MUST be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority and verification/evaluation certificates submitted together with the application

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should send their applications attaching their cover letter, CV, copies of academic and professional qualifications and ZAQA verification certificates in a SINGLE PDF document to recruitments@zaqa.gov.zm addressed to:

THE DIRECTOR GENERAL

Zambia Qualifications Authority

Finsbury Park

Kabwe Roundabout

P O Box 51103

LUSAKA