POSITION: LEGAL ADVISOR
Reports to Corporate Secretary
Location: Head Office
Job Purpose
The position exists to provide professional legal advice to the Authority to facilitate its business operations.
Key responsibilities
– Providing professional legal, administrative support and guidance to management and staff on matters of corporate law and ethics in compliance with good corporate governance principles.
– Representing, defending the interests of the CAAZ in courts of law with the help of the company lawyers;
– Preparing and reviewing proposed legal documents such as contracts, leases, Service Level Agreements and other legal instruments in liaison with Corporate Secretary to ensure that CAAZ interests are protected at all times;
– Providing secretarial services to the Board and Committee meetings including convening meetings, preparation of agenda and papers as well as drafting of minutes as directed by the Company Secretary.
– Providing legal advice in the Contracting Process and ensuring full compliance with agreed policies, procedures and regulations;
– Drawing up contracts for all aspects of operations in CAAZ to ensure that the Authority has adequate legal protection at all times;
– Contributing to the development of Terms of Reference for consultants and service providers to ensure that the Authority receives value for money;
– Ensuring ratification of International Civil Aviation conventions and agreements to which the Government of Zimbabwe becomes a signatory:
– Accurately adopting the International Civil Aviation conventions and Agreements and presenting to the Corporate Secretary who in turn presents it to the Minister for ratification to ensure that national interests are protected;
– Providing legal services in Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASA) consultations to ensure that Zimbabwe’s interests are protected;
– Keeping abreast with developments in the industry regarding changes in legislation in order to give relevant advice to CAAZ management.
Qualifications and Experience
– Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized University
– Must be registered to practice law in Zimbabwe (Registration Certificate).
– Qualifications in Air Law or a Master’s Degree in Law or Business Administration from a recognised and reputable university or institution will be an added advantage.
– Six (6) years’ experience in legal practice of which three(3) years should be at supervisory level.
Skills and Competences
– Knowledge and understanding of Corporate Governance Principles
– Ability to accurately interpret complex documentsand policies
– Attention to detail in order to identify and correct risky practices
– Knowledge of international and regional civil aviation organisations.
– Have a high level of initiative, integrity, and ability to work with minimum supervision.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
More Information
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Job Application Details
APPLICATION DETAILS
Interested candidates should submit applications and their Curriculum Vitae, including certified copies of educational and professional certificates not later than 6 October 2023to:- Human Resources and Administration Director Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Level 3, New Terminal Building P. Bag 7716 Causeway Harare
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