Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 11 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
REF: GIZ_EnACT_RLGA
The advisor will be responsible for the project management and technical steering of all activities concerning the Access to Justice Output of the Programme. The tasks include the following but are not limited to:
• Providing technical backstopping and advise for joint projects with civil society organisations and state partners in the legal aid sector including aspects such as monitoring, frequent field visits and knowledge management.
• Day-to-day project and contract management with non-state and state partners
• Providing technical inputs and feedback on implementation of policies into law and policy reform processes in close coordination with EnACT advisors working in the field of policy reforms and dialogue processes
• Contributions to the further development and impact of the programme including capacity development measures for state and non-state partners and promotion of the sustainability of legal aid services
• Preparing and accompanying short-term consultancies
• Ensuring a close collaboration and coordination of activities with the legal tech team of the programme
• Proactively initiating cooperation and coordination with other cooperating partners in the field of Access to Justice

Qualifications and Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of law, admitted to the Zambian bar
Professional experience
• At least 3 years of experience post ZIALE in working with state and/or non-state partners in the justice sector. Experience of working in the legal aid sector is an added advantage.
• At least two years of experience in project management and implementation of activities in the human rights/development cooperation sector

Other knowledge, additional competences
• Good knowledge of the Zambian political environment and understanding of the Zambian policy and law reform processes
• Excellent communication skills and ability to address different target audiences
• Openness towards working in an intercultural team
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and diverse partner landscape
• Strong advisory skills and conceptual competences
• Zambia national or person with residence or work permit in Zambia
• Experience with gender-sensitive, gender-transformative approaches is an asset
• Strong commitment to the projects mandate and team spirit
• Willingness to frequently travel to target provinces
The successful candidate will be expected to start employment with GIZ, on a fixed term contract.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Application deadline: 20 October 2023
• Please understand that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Applications should meet the following criteria:
• Cover letter quoting the reference: GIZ_ EnACT_RLGA must be uploaded using font type Arial, size 11. In the first paragraph, please outline your motivation for applying for the position. In the second paragraph, outline your experience in the position.
• CVs must be submitted in PDF not exceeding three (3) pages. Do not indicate your marital status, religion, political affiliation or insert your photo.
• Certificates, qualifications, etc. must not be attached to the application.
• Traceable references of previous engagements must be provided.
• GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background or age.
• GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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