Provincial Human Rights Officer – Complaints Handling & Investigations (Hwange & Chinhoyi)

Vacancy Announcement No. 3 of 2026 (Ref. HR/004/26). Grade: C4. Reports to: Provincial Coordinator. Stations: Hwange (Matabeleland North) and Chinhoyi (Mashonaland West). (2 posts.)

Job purpose

To receive and action human rights cases at the provincial level.

Duties and responsibilities

a. Interview complainants, assess admissibility, classify complaints, draft legal opinions, and maintain and update case files.

b. Prepare concept notes, interview respondents and witnesses, engage stakeholders, and gather evidence.

c. Analyse legal frameworks and draft findings and recommendations.

d. Draft concept notes, prepare stakeholder invitations, attend meetings and workshops, compile minutes, and implement activities.

e. Delegate work, provide feedback, conduct and review performance appraisals, offer technical guidance on investigations, mentor staff, enforce policy adherence, and take disciplinary action when required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised institution.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar environment.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good research and report-writing skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Excellent investigative skills.
• Possess relevant language proficiency required in a province.

How to apply: applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications should be submitted to The Human Resources Director, Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission — Head Office, 144 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare (or the Bulawayo, Chinhoyi, Hwange, Mutare or Masvingo offices) — OR by email to [email protected], copied to [email protected], no later than the close of business on 25 September 2026. Only shortlisted candidates meeting the requirements will receive a response. The ZHRC is an equal opportunity employer which practices inclusivity and human rights-based approaches to recruitment; qualified women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.