Legal Officer – Women and Law in Southern Africa

Legal Officer: Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) Zimbabwe
Deadline: 24 August 2018

Women and Law in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is a Non-Governmental Organisation which seeks to organize, coordinate and support evidence based interventions that promote and protect women and girls’ rights through legal and policy reform and changes to discriminatory socio-cultural practices. WLSA envisions a society where justice is equitably accessed, claimed and enjoyed by women and girls in all spheres of life.

Key purpose
This person will be responsible for the implementation of programme activities

Key performance areas
Offer direct legal assistance to indigent women or refer to them to appropriate organisations for assistance; Facilitate legal training and education for WLSA and various stakeholders for work towards legal reform initiatives; Plan and organize workshops and meetings; Develop and distribute educational and visual informative and written materials that promote the understanding and appreciation of women’s legal rights; Conduct action programmes in collaboration with the M&E officer; Work in liaison with the Communications team to visibilise WLSA.

Desired attributes
Bachelor of Law (LLB(S); Honours or Masters in Development studies or a diploma in gender related studies; At least one year experience in research and women’s issues; Excellent communication and report writing skills; Good project management skills; High computer literacy; Knowledge and proficiency in spreadsheets, database and research software; Diligent and self-motivated.

Salary and benefits
Remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To apply
This vacancy is immediate. Please send a Motivation Letter, copies of certified certificates and Curriculum Vitae to [email protected] and state the position being applied for in the subject line of your email.

Note: WLSA Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer but encourages female candidates to apply for. Candidates who meet the above requirements and feel equipped should apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.