Zimbabwe Gender Commission
DUE: 31 JAN 2025
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:
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.
Education 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
TO APPLY
The closing date for receiving applications will be 31 January 2025. Applications should be sent to the address indicated below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Zimbabwe Gender Commission
1st Floor
Pax House
89 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
Harare
Or email to the following email: [email protected]