Director – Compliance and Legal Services

Job description

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 Director-Compliance and Legal Services:

DIRECTOR – COMPLIANCE AND LEGAL SERVICES. – HRC I (x1) FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

LOCATION: LUSAKA

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To oversee the provision of legal services and enforcement of compliance with 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 Director General and will be responsible for:

Undertaking effective storage and retrieval of legal documents and instruments to ensure their safety and availability for use.
Overseeing timely drafting of legal opinions to facilitate investigation and compliance with the Law.
Overseeing timely preparation of contracts and other legal documents to ensure compliance with the Law and safeguard the interests of the Commission.
Overseeing effective litigation involving the Commission to realise its interests.
Overseeing effective mediation between parties to facilitate redress of human rights complaints.
Overseeing effective imposing of sanctions on non-compliant duty bearers to promote future compliance.
Overseeing effective prosecution of offences under the Act to enforce compliance with human rights standards.
Overseeing effective processing of appeals relating to access to information to facilitate consideration by the Commission.
Managing effective development of work plans and implementation of the performance management system to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.

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 10 years post-qualification experience, 4 of which must be at management level
Valid Practicing certificate
Member of the Law Association of Zambia
Advocate of the High Court

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
Managerial, computer literacy, initiative, Negotiation, Confidentiality, Integrity, Advocacy, Interpersonal and analytical

HOW TO APPLY
Please address all applications to the undersigned no later than Friday, 7th March 2025.

Applications should enclose Curriculum vitae, NRC copy and photocopies of relevant certificates. Original certificates will be required during interviews for the shortlisted candidates. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications in person or send them by registered post.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director-General
Human Rights Commission
Human Rights House (Ministry of Lands Premises)
Independence Avenue
P.O. Box 33812
LUSAKA

The Human Rights Commission is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualities of people prevail, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability.