Office of the Public Protector
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC PROTECTOR
P.O BOX 50494
LUSAKA
EXTERNAL ADVERT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Office of the Public Protector is an independent oversight institution operationalised by the Public Protector Act no. 15 of 2016. The Office is headed by the Public Protector who is a Constitutional Office Holder as provided for under Article 243 of the Constitution of Zambia. The institution is entrusted with the mandate to promote and safeguard the interests and the rights of an individual in his or her quest to receive a “public service” that is just and fair.
The office also serves to promote good governance within the public institutions in the delivery of public service to the general public.
The Office invites applications from the suitably qualified members of staff for the following position:
JOB TITLE : LEGAL OFFICER (1) VACANCY
GRADE : SALARY SCALE (I1)
STATION : HEAD OFFICE, LUSAKA PROVINCE
DEPARTMENT : LEGAL
JOB PURPOSE
To undertake the provision of legal services and facilitate public hearings in order to prevent and resolve incidences of maladministration.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Senior Legal Officer and shall be responsible for the following:
1. Undertakes effectively the holding of public hearings in order to facilitate submissions.
2. Undertakes effectively holding of alternative dispute resolution sessions in order to facilitate dispute resolution.
3. Manages timely the preparations and issuance of legal documents in order to facilitate inquiry.
4. Undertakes effectively the provision of legal advice in order to facilitate decisions making.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
The applicants must meet the following requirements:
▪ Full grade twelve (12) School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) Credits including English and Mathematics or its equivalent.
▪ Bachelor of Laws.
▪ A Valid 2025 Practising Certificate
▪ Maximum Age Forty (40) years.
▪ Excellent written and oral communication in English
▪ Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
▪ Proficiency in legal research tools and case management software.
▪ Integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information
▪ Computer Literate
▪ Analytical skills
APPLICATION MODE
Applications must be addressed to the following address;
The Chief AdministratorThe Chief Administrator
Office of the Public Protector
(Former NAPSA Complex in Ibex Hill)
Off Lake Road, Plot No. Kabul/100/120
P.O. Box 50494
Ibex Hill,
LUSAKA
Submit your application either in person or email provided below
info@oppz.gov.zm
(a) Applications must be submitted together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified photocopies of National Registration Card, Academic and Professional Qualifications to the address given above.
(b) The closing date for receiving applications will be Tuesday, 23rd December, 2025 at 16:30 hours.
(c) Note that only successful candidates shall be contacted.