Vacancy title:
Legal Officer
Jobs at:
Zambia Institute Of Environmental ManagementDeadline of this Job:
Wednesday, March 12 2025
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Key Duties and Responsibilities;
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties;
• Provide legal advice and guidance to ZIEM’s team on issues related to environmental laws, policies, and regulations.
• Ensure that ZIEM’s activities comply with local, regional, and national environmental laws and regulations.
• Review, draft, and negotiate legal agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and contracts for various ZIEM projects, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Represent ZIEM in legal matters, including environmental disputes, negotiations with government agencies, or other entities, and any court or tribunal cases that may arise.
• Support advocacy efforts on environmental legal reforms by providing legal input and working with local stakeholders, including government agencies and environmental bodies.
• Conduct legal training sessions for ZIEM staff and stakeholders on environmental laws and regulations, focusing on compliance and best practices.
• Prepare regular legal reports on ZIEM’s legal matters and environmental compliance, and advise senior management on emerging legal issues.
• Collaborate with government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure that ZIEM’s activities are aligned with legal and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications and Skills
• A Law degree (LLB) from a recognized institution. A post-graduate qualification in environmental law or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Must be admitted to the bar
• Member of Law Association of Zambia
• At least 2 years of professional legal experience, with a focus on environmental law, policy, or related fields. Experience working in the NGO sector or with government bodies is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Zambia’s environmental laws, regulations, and policies, including knowledge of the Environmental Management Act and other relevant statutes.
• Proven experience in legal representation, dispute resolution, and negotiation, with the ability to manage legal risks effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders and write clear, concise reports.
• Legal drafting is skills is an asset
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to analyze legal documents and identify potential risks or compliance issues.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Computer literacy- proficiency in MS Office (Excel, word, PowerPoint) and web conferencing applications.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
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• Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email their application, including a detailed CV, professional and academic qualification and cover letter by 9th March, January 2025,17:00 hours.
ZIEM is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
• Join ZIEM today and contribute to building sustainable solutions for Zambia’s future
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