Board Secretary

Job Description

Reporting to the Registrar (Chief Executive Officer), the Board Secretary will oversee the provision of legal guidance to the Authority and Board secretarial services so that operations comply with the law and facilitate the conduct of Board business.

Specific Duties

• Oversee provision of legal advice to inform Authority decision-making.
• Oversee representation of the Authority in legal matters, protecting its interests and facilitating prosecution.
• Oversee preparation and review of legal documents and policies to ensure legal soundness and protection of the Authority's interests.
• Oversee development of proposed legislation and review of existing or new legislation to facilitate enactment or issuance and ensure laws administered by the Authority respond to new legislation.
• Oversee sensitisation of stakeholders on the Authority's legal framework to create awareness of pensions and insurance.
• Provide effective Board secretarial services.
• Oversee development and review of governance documents to keep them up to date with governance best practices.
• Oversee development of work plans and implementation of performance management systems to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.
• Manage human, financial and other resources to achieve objectives.
• Oversee preparation of budget input to mobilise resources.

Requirements

• Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent, with credit or better in Mathematics and English.
• Bachelor's Degree in Law.
• Advocate of the High Court.
• Master's Degree in a related subject.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting.
• 10 years' experience, including 5 years at managerial level.
• Ability to write technical and analytical reports and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, leadership and negotiation skills.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• ZAQA certification for all qualifications.

Department: Board and Legal Services
Location: Lusaka
Closing date: 13 November 2026