Mar 25, 2013

Vacancy: Legal Advisor


Reports to the Corporate Secretary

Job Purpose
Provide professional legal advice to the Authority so as to facilitate business operations

Main Responsibilities
Ensure the organisation’s full compliance with statutes regulations
Represent and defend the interest of the organisation in the courts of law with the assistance of company lawyers
Provide legal advice to the various directorates and departments so as to transact business within local and international laws
Prepare contracts and ensure execution of legal instruments for protection of organisational interests
Ratification of International Civil Aviation Conventions and Agreements (ICACA)
Accurate adoption of International Civil Aviation Conventions and Agreements to ensure that National interests are protected
Provide legal services in Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASA) consultations for the protection of national interests
Provide legal services in the contracting process and ensure full compliance with agreed policies, procedures and regulations
Draw up contracts for all aspects of the organisation operations
Provide Board and other Committees with secretarial services as directed by the Corporate Secretary

Key Competencies
A university degree in Law from a recognized institution
Air law qualification will be an added advantage
6years experience in legal practice, 3 years of which would be at a supervisory level
Knowledge of ICAO standards and recommended practices is an added advantage
Computer literate
Must be a registered Legal practioner
Strong sense of initiative and integrity and ability to work with minimum supervision

Interested candidates should submit applications accompanied by CV and certified copies of educational certificates to:
Human Resources Director
Civil Aviation Authoriy of Zimbabwe
Harare Interenational Airport
Level 3, New Terminal Building
P. Bag 7716
Causeway
Harare

On or before 5th April 2013