Legal Officer - Litigation

POSITION 21 LEGAL OFFICER - LITIGATION 1 post Grade: D3 Reference: ZICC/HR2/2026/21 Reports To: Manager - Legal Advice Employment: Permanent Duty Station: Head Office, Harare Closing: 30 Oct 2026, 16:30 CAT Purpose of the Position Provide contentious legal support, manage institutional litigation risk and protect the Commission's legal interests through direct representation, management of external counsel, and the conduct of civil, constitutional, labour, review and enforcement proceedings before tribunals and the courts. Duties and responsibilities Key Performance Areas - Court and Tribunal Representation: Prepare pleadings, notices of opposition, heads of argument, affidavits and summons. Represent the Commission in the lower courts, specialised tribunals, labour arbitrations, pre-trial conferences and statutory inquiries; instruct external counsel for superior court matters where appropriate. - Litigation Portfolio Management: Maintain a digitised litigation register of all suits, subpoenas, court orders and disputes; manage court diaries, prescription periods and filing deadlines under the rules of the High Court, Supreme Court and Constitutional Court to prevent default or bar. - Evidence, Witnesses and Case Strategy: Work with directorates and investigating officers to gather, authenticate and secure evidence; interview witnesses, prepare statements and develop litigation strategy. - Judgments, Execution and ADR: Analyse judgments and orders; advise on compliance, appeal or review; coordinate execution of favourable judgments and recovery of costs; identify matters suitable for settlement or alternative dispute resolution. - Litigation Reporting: Compile monthly and quarterly litigation risk reports, contingent liability schedules and dispute trend analyses; prepare case briefs for management and Commission committees. How to apply SECTION 3: HOW TO APPLY 1. Application dossier Each application must contain the following, in this order: * An application letter stating the position applied for and its reference number (e.g. ZICC/HR2/2026/13 - Investigator). A separate application is required for each position. * A detailed curriculum vitae with complete employment history and dates. * Certified copies of the National Identity Document and Birth Certificate. * Certified copies of academic and professional certificates and academic transcripts. * Certified copies of current professional registrations and practising certificates where the position requires them (Council of Social Workers, Allied Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe, Law Society of Zimbabwe, PAAB/ICAZ, Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe). * Names of at least three (3) professional referees, with verifiable telephone numbers and email addresses. 2. Submission By hand delivery or registered post: In a sealed envelope clearly marked "VACANCY: POSITION TITLE - REF: ZICC/HR2/2026/POSITION No.", addressed to: The Human Resources Department Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission First Mutual Building, 99 Jason Moyo Avenue Harare, Zimbabwe By email: to hr@zicc.org.zw, with the position title and reference number in the subject line and all documents attached as PDF files. 3. Closing date Applications must be received by 16:30 hours (CAT) on Friday, 30 October 2026. Late, incomplete or incorrectly marked applications will not be considered. 4. Equal opportunity The Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equity, diversity and non-discrimination. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 5. Vetting, canvassing and communication Shortlisted candidates will be subject to background checks, verification of academic and professional credentials, and standard state security vetting. Canvassing in any form, direct or indirect, will result in immediate disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; applicants who have not heard from the Commission within thirty (30) days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. 6. Protection of personal information Personal information submitted will be used solely for this recruitment process and handled in accordance with the Cyber and Data Protection Act Chapter 12:07.