The Electoral Commission of Zambia seeks to recruit qualified and experienced Zambian nationals to fill the following vacant position:-<\/p>\n
COMMISSION SECRETARY<\/p>\n
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
\nTo plan and coordinate provision of professional legal services to the Commission in support of the functions of the Commission and provides secretarial services to the Commission and Commission committees.
\nREPORTING ACCOUNTABILITY
\nThis is a senior management position reporting to the Chief Electoral Officer.
\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
\n1.\tProvides professional legal advice to the Commission on procedural and substantive issues relating to electoral law.
\n2.\tLeads the formulation and review of policies and procedures designed to ensure that the Commission and its employees comply with relevant electoral laws and regulations.
\n3.\tMonitors Commission activities and provides relevant legal advice to the Commission to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
\n4.\tReviews legal implications in existing legislation and policies and recommends new legislation and amendments to existing legislation or policy.
\n5.\tPrepares legal documents such as contracts and assignments on behalf of the Commission.
\n6.\tReviews proposals and prepares statutory instruments and gazette notices as required.
\n7.\tCoordinates with the Attorney General\u2019s Chambers on legal matters of public interest related to the functions of the Commission.
\n8.\tLiaises with Procurement for the engagement of legal firms to represent the Commission on special assignments and on on-going contracts of services.
\n9.\tMonitors the performance of legal firms and counsel engaged to conduct litigation on behalf of the Commission and takes necessary action to ensure that performance is to the required standard.
\n10.\tRepresents the Commission in court for litigation as necessary.
\n11.\tPrepares agenda for meetings of Members of the Commission and ensures that all the Members receive the agenda and necessary documentation for the meetings.
\n12.\tDrafts routine responses to internal communication as directed by the Commission.
\n13.\tCarries out background research to get and organize information required by the Members of Commission to make decisions or take action.
\n14.\tOrganizes reports and other documents on behalf of the Commission to ensure that Members of the Commission are well-prepared for meetings or presentations.
\n15.\tAccompanies Members of the Commission, where necessary, for meetings, take notes and drafts report of proceedings and conclusions on behalf of the Members.
\n16.\tFollows up on actions taken based on the Commission and Commission committee meetings to ensure that agreed recommendations and resolutions are implemented.
\n17.\tCreates and maintains a high performance environment characterised by ethical performance and strong team orientation.
\n18.\tKeeps abreast of developments in area of speciality and adheres to the code of ethics of the profession.
\n19.\tPrepares departmental budget to reflect its operational requirements and liaises with Finance department for its control during the year.
\n20.\tAssesses the training needs of staff in the department and liaises with the Human Resource and Administration Manager for their training and development to enhance their performance.
\n21.\tParticipate fully in performance and other organisation-wide management practices as required.
\n22.\tPerform any other related duties that the supervisor may reasonably request from time to time.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
\n1.\tBachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree
\n2.\tAdmission to the Bar
\n3.\tMaster of Laws Degree (LLM) or Equivalent will be an added advantage.
\n4.\tMust be a member of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) and in possession of a valid practicing licence.
\n5.\tEight years relevant post qualification experience, three of which must be at senior management level.
\n6.\tExperience in a quasi-government institution will be an added advantage.
\n7.\tStrong ICT skills.
\n8.\tValid driving licence and accident free personal driving experience in the last three years.
\nPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION
\n1.\tNon-partisan.
\n2.\tHonest and reliable with moral strength.
\n3.\tInnovative and proactive.
\n4.\tHigh degree of attention to detail.
\n5.\tHigh degree of integrity.
\n6.\tTact and diplomacy.
\n7.\tAbility to work with minimum supervision.
\n8.\tSelf-starter
\nSKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION
\n1.\tGood inter-personal and communication skills.
\n2.\tAnalytical, organizational and leadership skills.
\n3.\tReport writing and general written and oral presentation skills.
\nInterested candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating position of interest on the envelop) to the undersigned enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae with names of three (03) traceable referees including their contact phone numbers not later than 29th September, 2017.<\/p>\n
The Chief Electoral Officer,
\nElectoral Commission of Zambia,
\nElections House, Haile Selassie Avenue,
\nP. O. Box 50274,
\nLUSAKA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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