With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Manage legal cases, provide legal services in terms of providing legal presentation in court and preparation of necessary court documents as key focus area.Manage Collateral Perfection.Support the Company Secretary in ensuring that VisionFund Zambia Ltd (VFZ) Board fulfils its governance function and is facilitated through Board developments and effective processes to meet the WVI Partnership Governance standards and milestones ensure statutory and regulatory compliance and facilitate the smooth running of the office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) through the timely execution of specific projects aligned with the goals of VFZ.Providing Internal Legal Support, administer and manage contracts, memorandum of understanding (MOU), agreements and other legal documents for VFZ.Regularly review and ensure that the organization statutory documents are in place and up to date and all statutory changes and updates communicated to all departmental heads to ensure compliance.Provide support and guidance to staff on all Industrial Relations matters.

         Minimum qualification requirements and competencies:

Bachelor of Law degree.Advocate of the High Court of Zambia with at least 5 years hands-on experience in litigation, corporate governance preferably related to financial institutions.Ability to think logically and systematically and have good organizational skills Ability to write excellent reports with minimum supervision Extensive experience and understanding of the development sector Experience in using Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent experience in project proposal writingAbility to discharge duties politely with respect for authority. Be intelligent and alert.Should possess a sound knowledge and ability to communicate in English.Should bear an unblemished record in excellent conduct and character.Legal contract management experience preferred but not required.The successful candidate must have excellent organizational and communications skills.Must have the capacity to work both in a team and self-directed; able to perform and deliver results under pressure.

      Other Competencies/Attributes:

Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.Attend and participate in devotions and weekly Chapel services

Working Environment / Conditions:

Work environment:  Office-based with frequent travel to the field Travel: 60% Domestic/international travel is required.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only