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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EXTERNAL ADVERT
The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) is an autonomous body established by the NPA Act No. 34 of 2010. Its mission is to “provide prosecution services to contribute to a crime free Zambia’. In its quest to improve service delivery, the Authority is hereby inviting applications from suitable candidates to fill the following positions:
1. State Advocate Permanent and Pensionable
Salary Scale: NPA/04
Number of positions: Thirty-six (36) Positions
Reports to: Senior State Advocate
Main Job Purpose
To prosecute criminal cases in all courts of Zambia to bring offenders to justice.
Specific Duties and Requirements:
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Prosecutes effectively criminal cases to facilitate the proper dispensation of justice;
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Processes timely dockets and issues summary trial certificates to expedite the delivery of justice;
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Renders effectively legal opinion to government departments and provides legal guidance on complaints to members of the public about criminal law to facilitate the administration of justice; and
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Guides and directs law enforcement agencies in the conduct of criminal investigations to ensure proper administration of justice.
Qualifications and Work Experience
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Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or its equivalent;
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LLB Degree;
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Valid practicing certificate;
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Must be a member of the Law Association of Zambia; and
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Must be a Zambian citizen.
Skills and Other Attributes
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Excellent oral and written skills for advocacy;
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Integrity;
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Confidentiality;
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Interpersonal Skills;
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Tactful and Diplomatic; and
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Self-Confident.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application letters accompanied by certified copies of Academic Certificates, Curriculum Vitae, and the National Registration Card (NRC) should be addressed to the Acting Chief Administrator electronically ONLY to
jobs@npa.gov.zm
by close of business on
29th November, 2024
and should indicate which position is being sought or applied for and Province. You can also visit our website at
www.npa.gov.zm.
NB: Please note that only Short-listed candidates shall be contacted. Indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email, scan and send a handwritten application letter. Applications that do not have a handwritten letter and position indicated shall not be considered. Foreign qualifications should be interpreted/graded by Zambia Qualifications Authority.
