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Manager - Governance And Legal Services
C7
D018 - Compliance Department
Head Office - Lusaka District, Lusaka Province
19 Dec 2025 00:00
05 Jan 2026 00:00
Job Purpose

Reports to Director-Legal, Compliance & Company Secretary. The manager will assist in implementing the CIDRZ’s corporate governance framework, provide corporate secretarial services to the Board of Directors, and provide internal legal services. 

Key responsibilities
  • Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on corporate governance matters including Board protocols and standards.
  • Drive the implementation of robust governance frameworks, policies and procedures and conduct research and analysis to support sound and compliant decision-making.
  • Prepare and publish Board and Board Committee notices, agendas, papers and related documentation in line with established governance standards.
  • Accurately and timely record Board and Board Committee meetings, draft minutes, resolutions and action logs to facilitate accountability, transparency and effective execution of decisions.
  • Secure timely sign off and approval of meeting minutes and resolutions by relevant authorities.
  • Coordinate communication and follow-up on Board and Management resolutions, tracking implementation and preparing progress reports to reinforce institutional accountability and performance.
  • Safeguard Board records and instruments through the secure custody, retrieval and archiving of confidential documentation.
  • Administer lawful use and custody of CIDRZ’s seal in compliance with the Institutional requirements.
  • Deliver flexible and high-quality support on assignments and special projects aligned with the CIDRZ’s strategic priorities and governance mandate.
  • Ensure that all internal policies and procedures comply with relevant legislation   and make recommendations for change where necessary;
  • Provides advice and guidance to CIDRZ on staff matters, procurement and insurance;
  • Attends to drafting and reviewing Agreements and MOUs to which CIDRZ is a party or has in interest;
  • Monitor the hard copy repository of all executed Agreements and MOUs entered by CIDRZ;
  • Monitor the electronic Repository of executed Agreements and MoUs;
  • Attends to litigation on matters arising out of the internal operations of CIDRZ;
  • Provides advice and guidance on debt recovery issues arising from CIDRZ’s internal operations and attends to internal debt recovery where appropriate;
  • Attends to conveyancing in matters where CIDRZ has an interest by drafting, lodging all conveyancing instruments;
  • Reviews correspondence from all departments concerning internal affairs, analyzing legal implications and compliance with internal and external  rules  and regulations; and 
  • Undertakes any other duties that may be assigned in relation to the role.
Qualifications
  • LLB degree and Advocate of the High Court of Zambia with a valid practicing certificate or master’s degree in corporate governance (or equivalent) with a full Chartered Accountant or ICSA qualification.
  • Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum five (5) O’ levels (credit or better)
  • Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in a corporate governance (corporate secretarial) function in an organisation of similar size and complexity.
  • Qualification in legal drafting will be an added advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, especially within the NGO and public sector.
  • Sound knowledge of applicable legal frameworks.
  • Excellent communication skills, with exceptional writing, editing and minute-taking skills, and a keen eye for detail.
  • Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.