Vacancy title:
Public Prosecutor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Lawyers & Lobbyists]

Jobs at:
National Prosecution Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 4 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To prosecute criminal cases in the Magistrate Courts of Zambia in order to bring offenders to justice.

Key Responsibilities

1. Case Prosecution

• Prosecutes effectively criminal cases in order to facilitate the proper dispensation of justice
• Prepares and presents evidence in court
• Conducts legal research on relevant statutes and case law

2. Case Management

• Processes timely dockets in order to expedite the delivery of justice
• Maintains accurate records of case progress
• Monitors case adjournments and follows up on outstanding matters

3. Investigation Support

• Guides and directs investigators in the conduct of criminal investigations in order to ensure proper collation of justice
• Reviews police dockets for legal sufficiency
• Advises on charge selection and evidence collection

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaises with court officials, police, and witnesses
• Provides legal guidance to victim support units
• Represents the State in plea bargaining negotiations

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory Requirements

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or its equivalent
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree
• Must be a member of the Law Association of Zambia with a valid Practicing Certificate
• Must be a Zambian Citizen

Preferred Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in criminal litigation
• Exposure to Magistrate Court procedures

Required Skills & Attributes

Essential Competencies

• Excellent oral and written skills for advocacy
• Strong legal research and analytical abilities
• Case preparation and management skills

Professional Attributes

• Integrity and confidentiality
• Good interpersonal skills
• Tactful and diplomatic
• Self-confident and assertive

Work Conditions

• Courtroom and office environment
• Regular interaction with law enforcement and judiciary
• May require working outside normal hours

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Application letters accompanied by certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates, Curriculum Vitae, and the National Registration Card (NRC), all placed in ONE PDF FILE, should be addressed to the Acting Chief Administrator electronically ONLY to jobs@npa.gov.zm by close of business on 4^th August, 2025. The application should indicate which Position, Province and Duty Station being sought or applied for.

All Foreign qualifications should be interpreted/graded by Zambia Qualifications Authority.

NB:

• Indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email, scan and send a handwritten application letter with all relevant documentation in One PDF File.
• Applications without a handwritten letter and position indicated shall not be considered.
• Please note that only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

NPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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