Legal Manager

job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill vacancies within the Zimbabwe Gender Commission. Applicants should submit an application letter accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified academic and professional certificates. The jobs are:

1) JOB TITLE: LEGAL MANAGER
Reports to: Director Legal Complaints Handling and Investigations

Location: Harare

Job Purpose:
To assist Director Legal Complaints Handling and Investigations in providing legal support to the Commission and ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, and policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Provide legal advice and guidance to the Commission and Zimbabwe Gender Commission clients.
-To assist in developing and implementing strategies, policies, and procedures for the Legal and Corporate Service Function of the Commission.
-Conduct legal training and capacity building on gender equality laws and human rights and other related legal issues to the Commission, stakeholders, and the general public.
-Assist in conducting investigations of possible violations related to gender in accordance with established legal standards, policies, and procedures.
-Assist in drafting and negotiating contracts and Memoranda of Understanding entered by and between the Commission and stakeholders.
-Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, annual, and other reports.

Qualifications and Experience

-A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Degree from an accredited tertiary institution.
-A relevant Master’s degree is an added advantage.
-Minimum of 5 years working experience in Gender related work.
-Competencies and Skills
-Excellent oral, report writing and presentation skills.
-Excellent leadership skills.
-Ability and tenacity to work with Government and other stakeholders.
-Must be a person of high integrity, professionalism, assertiveness, and innovation.
-Proficient in Microsoft packages.
-A clean class four (4) driver’s license
-Results focused
-Customer Service Orientation
-Technical & Professional Expertise