Job Description
A new organization that seeks to exonerate wrongfully convicted persons and advocate for Criminal justice reform in Zimbabwe is seeking to recruit a highly qualified individual to join our team. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill in this position
Duties and Responsibilities
Court appearances
Developing relationships with local /State advocates and the judiciary as a whole
Representing the Organization in specified state level task forces
Speaking public interest in the need for innocence reforms
Conducting legal research and analysis and preparing legal opinions, studies
briefs and reports
Legal Paperwork. Policy Formulation and Implementation
Drafting all legal documents and ensuring that other contractual documents are legally sound, vetted, reviewed and interpreted
Drafting and Developing and implementing relevant guidelines/procedures/manuals such as those pertaining to investigations procedures and ethics, search of premises, etc;
Following up on all key developments or best practices and recommending appropriate policy and legal review
Any other duties as assigned by the Legal Officer from time to time
Briefing local law firms on the Innocence Cases
Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of two years advocacy experience
A Bachelor of Laws Degree from an accredited University ( A Masters degree will be a added advantage)
Registration with the Law Society is a MUST.
Skills and Motivation to interact effectively with a wide variety of diverse people
Sound judgment ,a high level of personal and professional confidence
Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a high pressured environment
Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimum supervision
Passion for the Initiatives mission and a commitment to Criminal Justice Reform
How to Apply
Please email a brief cover letter and resume as one attachment to
iaizvacancies@gmail.com
DEADLINE: Friday 18 December by 12 PM late applications will not be considered.
