radiation@rpa.gov.zm Company Name: Radiation Protection Authority

Company Summary: Radiation Protection Authority Location: Zambia State: Lusaka Job type: Full-Time Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia - Legal Jobs in Zambia Job Description The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) is a Regulatory Body under the Ministry of Technology and Science established by the Ionising radiation Protection Act No. 16 of 2005 and its Amendment Act No. 19 of 2011. RPAs mandate is to protect the public, workers and the environment from hazards arising from the use of devices or materials capable of producing Ionising Radiation. The Authority has a vacancy for the following position: Legal Officer (1) Job Objective To undertake legal services in order to safeguard the interests of the Institution and ensure operations are within the provisions of the law. Key Accountabilities 1. Undertakes effectively the provision of secretarial services to the Board in order to facilitate smooth conduct of business; 2. Undertakes timely review and preparation of contracts, agreements, laws, regulations and other legal documents in order to safeguard interests of the Authority; 3. Provides timely legal opinions on matters of interest to the Authority in order to ensure adherence to the provisions of the law and avoid financial loss; 4. Undertakes effectively representation of the Authority in court in order to protect the interest of the Authority; 5. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time; Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications 1. Full Grade 12/Form 5 School Certificate or its equivalent. 2. LLB Degree 3. Advocate of the High Court of Zambia 4. Member of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience 4 years post certification experience in legal practice Skills/Attributes Able to write comprehensive and analytical reports Able to communicate effectively in English Legislative drafting skills Analytical skills Investigative skills Diplomacy High level of Integrity and confidentialityInter-personal skills Method of Application Interested individuals should send their applications together with copies of their academic and/ professional certificates, National Registration Card (NRC), detailed curriculum vitae and three (3) names of traceable referees to the undersigned no later than 9th September, 2022.  Envelopes should be clearly marked with œthe position the candidate has applied for. The Executive Director Radiation Protection Authority Exploration House, Government Road P.O Box 50002 Ridgeway LUSAKA Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted To apply for this job email your details to