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 – LEGAL RESEARCH (ZLDC 3)

Reports to

Manager, Research and Law Reform

Job Purpose

To undertake legal research and analysis to inform the Commission’s recommendations for law reform, legal opinions, and submissions on matters under consideration.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on matters under review by the Commission;
• Analyse Bills and other subject matter referred to the Commission and provide research input;
• Prepare legal research reports, opinions, and analytical inputs;
• Participate in consultations and internal review 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’ 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.

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