RA

Director Legal Services

Radiation Protection Authority
📍 LusakaCDI🗓️ 6 days ago

Job Description

Lusaka
CDI

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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. RPA's 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:

Director Legal Services (1)

Reports To: Executive Director

Location: Lusaka

Job Objective: To oversee the provision of Legal and Board Secretariat Services for the Authority in order to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and protect the interests of the Authority.

Main Duties:

Oversees the provision of secretariat services to the Board of the Authority in order to facilitate the smooth conduct of business.

Oversees the provision of legal advisory services to ensure that the Authority operates within the confines of the law.

Oversees litigation matters on behalf of the Authority in order to safeguard its interests.

Oversees legal research and analysis to inform decision-making.

Oversees the drafting and review of legal documents to safeguard the interests of the Authority and ensure conformity with the law.

Oversees the resolution of disputes through arbitration, mediation and negotiation in order to protect the interests of the Authority.

Oversees the review of administrative policies to ensure compliance with the law.

Oversees implementation of performance management systems and manages human, financial and other resources to facilitate attainment of the Unit's objectives.

Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications:

Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognised university.

Master of Laws (LLM) in Nuclear Law or equivalent.

Advocate of the High Court.

Member of the Law Association of Zambia.

Valid Practising Certificate.

Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:

At least ten (10) years' relevant work experience, of which five (5) years should have been at management level.

Attributes and Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

High level of integrity and honesty.

Computer literacy.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Research skills.

Strong analytical skills.

Sound judgement and ability to provide strategic legal advice.

Method of Application:

Interested individuals should send their applications as ONE SINGLE DOCUMENT and should comprise an application letter, copies of their certificates certified by ZAQA, a detailed curriculum vitae inclusive of three (3) names of traceable referees to the undersigned no later than Friday 28th August, 2026. Candidates MUST submit their application document to [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] . Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line of the email. The size of the attachments should not exceed 10 megabytes. Only applications sent via email will be considered. Please note that filling in the Profile Summary Form is mandatory, and should be in Microsoft Word format and not Portable Document Format (PDF). Applications should be addressed to: The Executive Director, Radiation Protection Authority, Exploration House, Government Road, P.O Box 50002, Ridgeway, LUSAKA. Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be

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