Legal Officer-PRAZ 457 views

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following position of Legal Officer that has arisen within the Organization.

DEPARTMENT: LEGAL

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the formulation and implementation of Policies, processes and procedures including alt legal matters in line with PRAZ’s mandate.
• Participates in the provision of technical advice and provides secretarial services to PRAZ, the Board, The Review Panel, debarment committees, disciplinary committee and SPOC on all legal matters.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate governance framework, internal controls and statutory regulations in line with the prevailing legislation.
• Inputs into the development and compilation of monthly and quarterly reports on the department’s performance
• Maintaining and handling PRAZ litigation
• Appear in court to give expert evidence on procurement matters
• Drafting, assessing and reviewing legal documents relating to the Authority’s mandate
• Conduct research, interpret laws and court decisions in relation to their impact on PRAZ
• Participates in the negotiation and resolution of contractual disputes
• Conducting capacity building trainings for procuring entities and bidders on legal aspects of public procurement

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree.
• 4 to 5 years experience in a similar environment