INVESTIGATION OFFICER – Zimbabwe Gender Commission

SUMMARY
Applicants from suitably qualified members are invited to fill the following posts which have arisen within the Zimbabwe Gender Commission
Reports to : Legal & Investigation Manager
Job Purpose : The position exists to perform the various legal & Investigation operations of ZGC.

DUTIES
Assist in developing the overall Legal & Investigation strategies that meets the organisation’s objectives
Identify cost reduction/ containment measures and process to improve opportunities for the organization without jeopardising quality of ZGC service to all clients and stakeholders
Performing investigations and providing legal counsel efficiently in order to meet the needs of the organization as well as the expectations of all stakeholders.
Assist in planning the conduct of investigations of Possible Violations Related to Gender in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring that the resulting reports are of a high quality and issued timely;

In case of lawsuits, collecting evidence that are permissible in the court of law and preparing all the groundwork required to fight the case
Operate and maintain an intake system for categorizing and prioritizing all complaints in terms of severity and complexity and allocate cases to individual investigators to ensure timely completion of investigations

REQUIREMENTS
The incumbent must be a holder of a Degree in Law, or social sciences or equivalent
A master’s degree is an added advantage
Have at least 3-4 years’ experience preferably in gender and legal issues