SECRETARY TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BOARD – OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL 118 views

VACANCY NOTICES

The Office of the Attorney-General is established in terms of Section 114 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe with the function s:-
(a> To act as the principal legal adviser to the Government:
(b) To represent the Government in civil and constitutional proceedings;
(c) To draft legislation on behalf of the Government
(d > To promote, protect and uphold the rule of law and to defend the public interest; and
(e) lb exercise any other functions that may be assigned to the Attorney- General by an Act of Pa rliament.
Subsequently the Attomey-Generars Office Ad (Chapter 7:19) statutised the Office to become a statutory body with a Board whose fundions shall be ‘to ensure the well-being and good administration of the Office and its maintenance in a high state of efficiency.” During the exercise of its functions the Board shal not be subject to the control oc direction of any person or authority, other than for the purpose of audit by the Auditor-General of those funds of the Office that are voted by Parliament or charged on the Consolidated Revenue Fund.
Career opportunities have arisen in the Office of the Attorney General. The Office invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following vacancies.

Reports to the Office of the Attorney-General Board.
Responsibilities

a) Performing the fundions of accounting officer of the Office.
b) Overseeing and ensuring Ihe development and implementation of policies and strategy oftheOffice.
c) Providing technical advice and support to the Board.
d) Perfaming the fundions of Secretary to the Board.
e) Overseeing the day to day management and administration of human and financial resources oftheOffice.
f) Leading and motivating a high perfaming team to achieve Office goals and objectives.
g) Maintaining effective communication and cooperation with stakeholders incolla bora lion with the Board.
h) Participating in Board meetings and Board committee meetings.
i) Ensuring adherence to good corporate governance within the Office.
j) Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous development of the Office:
k) Acting as liaison between the Board andmanagement of the Office.
l) Perfaming any functions delegated to him or her by the Board.

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience
(a) A degree in Law (LLB). Leadership. Strategic Management or equivalent.
(b> Possession of a Master’s Degree in management, leadership, corpaate governance or equivalent will be an added advantage.
(c) At least 5years’experience in a managerial role.
(d) Knowledge of Board secretarial duties and responsibilities.
(e > A proven track record of administrative and secretarial functions.
(g) Extensive knowledge of corporate governance principles, and best practices.
(h) Good interpersonal skills.
(j) Excellent communication skills.