Legislative Drafting Expression of Interest

March 14, 2012

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Legislative Drafting EOI
Request for Expressions of Interest
General Information
Country	Zimbabwe
City/Locality	Harare
Eligibility	Local and International
Notice/Contract Number	EOI 02/2012
Opening Date	01 March, 2012
Closing Date	15 March, 2012
Funding	Bidder to source capital
Shareholding structure	Conform to legislation(s) applicable in Zimbabwe
Original Language	English
Contact Information
Address	Cordelia Mutangadura (Mrs) Company Secretary Securities Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ) 20 York Avenue Newlands Harare Zimbabwe
Telephone	263 4 776 206 263 4 776 067 263 4 776 045 263 4 776 065 263 4 776 560
Email	cordeliam@seczim.co.zw securitiescommission@seczim.co.zw
The Securities Commission of Zimbabwe is a statutory body established in terms of the Securities Act (Chapter24:25). Its main mandate is the protection of investors in the capital markets, through effective regulation of the players that include exchanges, securities dealers and firms, investment advisors, transfer secretaries and custodians. Currently, one piece of subsidiary legislation exists to effect the proper implementation of the Act, being the Securities (Registration, Licensing and Corporate Governance) Rules, S.I.100/2010. In an endeavor to enhance capital markets regulation the Commission received technical support from the World Bank arm First Initiative, to put together a raft of securities rules. The drafts that are in place now need to adopt and conform to the drafting style and format consistent with other subordinate Zimbabwean legislation, while adhering to best practice. Interested legal practitioners/ firms are invited to express their interest in undertaking this nationally crucial project. Only suitably qualified legal experts with demonstrable experience in drafting legislation will be considered. The eligibility criterion includes; Specific professional experience Active legislation drafting skills which are required for creating new legislation. Technical expertise regarding the structure and format of legislation, proper use of special and transitional clauses and correct terminology and definitions. Substantive expertise relating to harmonization and compliance issues (such as the relationship with and effect upon existing legislation, to comply with national and international best practice). Legislation interpretation skills required for reviewing, analysing, assessing and applying legislation. Drafting acumen, an acute mind and orderliness in the formulation of thoughts, the ability to pay meticulous attention to detail and to work accurately under pressure. A deep understanding of the existing securities laws and other legislation with a bearing on securities in general. Qualifications An LLB degree or equivalent. At least 5 years of legislative drafting experience Applicants must provide copies of qualifications and reference letters or similar documents proving the veracity of their profiles. Knowledge of capital markets and securities is a distinct advantage. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Closing date for submission of applications is Thursday 15 March 2012. Applications clearly marked “LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING” should be addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer Securities Commission of Zimbabwe 20 York Avenue Newlands Harare.

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