Advocacy and Legal Advice for Citizens (ALAC) Intern

Job description

Job Title: Advocacy and Legal Advice for Citizens (ALAC) Intern
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Tenure: 8 months

Reporting Line: Citizens Complaints Handling Assistant

Transparency International Zambia – Background Information
TI-Z is a local chapter of the global civil society movement Transparency International. It is a non-profit making non-governmental organization with a registered office in Lusaka; dedicated towards the fight against corruption and the promotion of transparency, integrity, accountability and generally good governance in the discharge of public functions. TI-Z has a Vision statement of having A Zambia anchored on citizens and institutions of integrity, and Mission statement being a leading anti-corruption crusader contributing to Zambia’s development based on a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability through the promotion of good governance and zero tolerance to corruption.

TI-Z is working to influence change at two levels, namely systemic change at institutional and policy levels; and attitudinal and behavioural change at personal level focusing on people to effect public service provision in public institutions by conforming to values of good governance.
The main goal of TI-Z current strategic plan is to contribute to the reduction of corruption through promotion of good governance in Zambia by upholding the following general organizational objectives:
To effectively and efficiently play the role of a watchdog institution against corruption and to be catalytic in the promotion of integrity and good governance in Zambia;
To promote constructive debate and dialogue among various actors on the situation of corruption, good governance and integrity in Zambia;
To develop sustainable coalitions for the purposes of joint action and enhance information sharing among various stakeholders; and
To develop the organizational and human capacities of various actors to effectively deal with issues of corruption, good governance and integrity
Internship Description
Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) is looking to hire an Advocacy and Legal Advice for Citizens(ALAC) Intern. The candidate will play a vital role in supporting the legal team and strengthening the capacity of ALAC in addressing issues of corruption and maladministration in the land sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Receive and register client complaints related to corruption and maladministration
Maintain and update the ALAC case management system to ensure accurate record-keeping
Follow up with clients to provide updates on the status of their cases
Offer basic legal assistance under supervision and refer complex matters to the Citizens Complaints Handling Assistant
Assist in drafting case summaries and support legal advocacy and awareness campaign
Join in on other tasks as needed, especially if assigned by the Citizens Complaints Handling Assistant or the Policy and Research team

Eligibility Information 
Full Grade 12 Certificate with 5 Five Credits or Better
Minimum Bachelor of Laws

Skills and Attributes 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Clear and professional verbal and written communication
Skilled in organizing, summarizing, and presenting case files with accuracy and attention to detail.
Research and Analytical skills.
Comfortable using email, word processing, and data systems
Ability to meet deadlines for reporting and follow ups even in a busy environment
Ability to demonstrate strong ethical standards by maintaining honesty, professionalism, and discretion at all times.

Application and Submission Information:

Applications should be submitted no later than Monday 28th April 2025 and should be emailed to info@tizambia.org.zm. The complete application packet must be submitted as one document:

Cover letter
Detailed CV highlighting relevant qualifications, experience (if any) and knowledge (not more than 4 pages)

Applications received after the specified date will be considered late and will be considered only at the discretion of TI-Z. TI-Z reserves the right to make an offer based on initial submission. TI-Z reserves the right to make no offer if the applications submitted do not satisfy the organization’s needs.