Reference Number<\/p>\n
ZICTA\/53\/7\/1\/LEGAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS DEPT<\/p>\n
Description<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Purpose of the Job\u00a0
\nWorkforce management tools
\nTo review existing laws, implement changes in the legal systems and develop legislation in the ICT and Postal sectors which is in line with government policy and prescribed business regulations.
\n3.\u00a0 \u00a0 Statements of Main Responsibilities
\na) Monitors and evaluates the implementation of current legislation and proposes amendments to existing legislation where need arises to ensure that\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 the laws are up to date.
\nb) Examines existing laws, recommends for the implementation of any changes in the legal system and assists with the implementation of law reform\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 proposals to ensure that the laws are aligned to any new development in the sector.
\nc) Conducts in-depth research and analysis of existing laws and recommends for the implementation of proposed new legislation (whether directly\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 administered by the Authority or otherwise) in order to identify laws that need to be amended or repealed.
\nd) Keeps abreast with legal developments and trends at international and national level to identify trends that may affect current legislation or laws
\ne) Represent the Authority at the Ministry of Justice Internal Legislative Committee meetings.
\nf) Drafts Parliamentary Committee memoranda as requested by Parliament on laws or other issues.
\ng) Co-ordinates with the relevant department in undertaking Regulatory Impact assessments.
\nh) maintains a legal library and database with copies of International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Communications Regulators Association of\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Southern African (CRASA) African Telecommunication Union (ATU) and other Conventions, court judgements and legislation affecting the ICT and\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Postal sector.
\ni) Provides timely and accurate legal advise to the Authority on various legal issues affecting the Authority including advising the Authority on any\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0relevant court decisions.
\nj) Represents the Authority in court or other tribunals in proceedings where the Authority is a party or has an interest<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
4.\u00a03.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4.3.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General Education:
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Full Grade 12 School Certificate
\n4.3.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Professional\/AcademicQualifications:
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\n4.2.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Degree in Law;
\n4.2.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Post Graduate Law Practicing Certificate;
\n4.2.3 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Post Graduate Certificate in Legislative drafting;
\n4.2.4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Membership of the Law Association of Zambia
\n4.3.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
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\n3 Years\u2019 post certification experience in legal practice
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\n4.4 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The position of\u00a0Legal Counsel \u2013 Reforms\u00a0is on a Permanent and Pensionable basis.
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Work Level<\/p>\n
Skilled<\/p>\n
Job Type<\/p>\n
Permanent<\/p>\n
Salary<\/p>\n
Market Related<\/p>\n
EE Position<\/p>\n
No<\/p>\n
Location<\/p>\n
Lusaka<\/p>\n
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