Investigations Officer

The Commission is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions.

JOB TITLE: INVESTIGATIONS OFFICER POSITIONS: TWO (2) SALARY GRADE: HRC/F STATION: SOLWEZI AND MANSA

THREE (3) MONTHS CONTRACT FROM OCTOBER 2022 TO DECEMBER 2022

Reporting to: Chief Investigations and Legal Services

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must be Zambians between 25 to 45 years
Full Grade 12 Certificate
Degree in any of the Social Sciences
3 years experience in investigations or human rights work
Knowledge in human rights work will be an added advantage.

Duties

i. Carrying out prompt, thorough and impartial investigations to ascertain the violation and or abuse of human rights

ii. Preparing and submiting timely and accurate investigation reports of human rights violation and abuse to facilitate speedy action and redress

iii. Ensuring and undertaking regular visits to detention and correctional facilities and other places of incarceration in order to ensure compliance with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for Treatment of Prisoners (Mandela Rules)

iv. Any other work incidental to or connected with the promotion and protection of human rights

Skills and Personal Attributes

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Leadership and Reliability
Creativity and Problem Solving
Self Motivated and Confident
Time Sanagement Skills
Team Player
Team Player.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications should be addressed to the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 21st September 2022. Applications should enclose Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of relevant certificates. Original Certificates will be required during interviews for the shortlisted candidates. Applicants are encouraged to bring their applications in person or send them by registered post. Telephone enquires will not be entertained.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director

Human Rights Commission

Human Rights House

Independence Avenue

P.O. Box 33812

LUSAKA

Women and Persons with Disability and local applicants are encouraged to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted