Marilyn Mutshina
Bulawayo
Summary
Experienced, determined, resilient, and proactive legal professional with strong research and analytical skills. Adept in legal drafting, interpretation of legal instruments, mediation, and management tools.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ACTING PROVINCIAL COORDINATION MANAGER MATABELELAND
NATIONAL PEACE AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Coordinate, implement, and monitor NPRC program activities at the provincial level;
- Receive complaints in line with the NPRC mandate from community members, NGOs, government institutions and agents, and independent commissions, within the province and conduct investigations;
- Coordinate and conduct research in line with NPRC mandate within the province and submit findings to the Research Knowledge and Management Department;
- Coordinate and conduct awareness campaigns, advocacy initiatives, outreach programs, and stakeholder engagements at the provincial level;
- Conduct training of justice sector stakeholders including police, ZPC, traditional leaders, Ministry of Justice, traditional leaders, NGOs, independent commissions, including peace infrastructures and thematic committee members, and academia;
- Compile quarterly, monthly, and any other reports for submission to the Executive Secretary;
- Supervise officers, interns, and administrative assistants in performing their duties;
LEGAL MANAGER (Deputy Director G2)
NATIONAL PEACE AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Head of the Legal Services department and member of the Dispute Resolution Unit;
- Providing legal services to the NPRC Commissioners and Secretariat to ensure legal compliance with all programs;
- Compile quarterly, monthly, and any other reports for submission to the Executive Secretary;
- Review legal documents, contracts, and MoUs between the NPRC and other organisations;
- Coordinate ligation involving NPRC, including external lawyer identification, sourcing, and supervision;
- Conduct legal training for members of the Secretariat and NPRC stakeholders and partners;
- Identify legal gaps, and propose legal and policy recommendations for the NPRC Annual Report to be tabled before Parliament, through stakeholder engagements, programs, and investigations;
- Compile annual work plans and budget plans in line with treasury guidelines and regulations;
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT
02.2017 - 12.2019
SENIOR MAGISTRATE
04.2010 - 10.2016
- Registered Legal Practitioner with the Law Society of Zimbabwe;
- Preparing and drafting the court processes;
- Represent clients in civil and criminal litigation;
- Participate and assist in the settlement of Court matters;
- Adjudication of civil proceedings including, deceased estates matters, custody, guardianship, maintenance, protection orders, and peace orders;
- Adjudication of criminal proceedings, judgment writing, and sentencing;
- Inspection of prisons and cell facilities;
- Legal research, report writing, and drafting of legal opinions;
- Marriage Officer; Additional Assistant Master, Chairperson of the Rent Board, Commissioner of Oaths;
- Administration duties including review of Financial books, court registers, and report writing
Education
Master of Laws - Women’s Law
University of Zimbabwe
01.2022
Master of Laws - Constitutional and Human Rights Law
Midlands State University
01.2019
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) -
University of Fort Hare
01.2009
Advanced Level -
Mzilikazi High School
01.2003
Ordinary Level -
George Silundika Secondary School
01.2001
Skills
- Statutory law interpretation
- Court procedures
- Precedents
- Litigation
- International human rights
- Constitutional law
- Women’s rights
- Disability rights
- Criminal law
- Civil procedure
- Law of contract
- Administrative law
- Family law
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Legal opinion
- Management principles
- Resource allocation
- Presentation skills
- Active listening skills
- Counselling skills
- Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Personal Information
- ID Number: 08-824020 A 54
- Place of Birth: Chirumanzu
- Date of Birth: 08/18/84
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
Ec Number
3036647C
Timeline
ACTING PROVINCIAL COORDINATION MANAGER MATABELELAND
NATIONAL PEACE AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
01.2020 - 10.2024
LEGAL MANAGER (Deputy Director G2)
NATIONAL PEACE AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
01.2020 - 10.2024
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT
02.2017 - 12.2019
SENIOR MAGISTRATE
04.2010 - 10.2016
Master of Laws - Constitutional and Human Rights Law
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) -
University of Fort Hare
Advanced Level -
Mzilikazi High School
Ordinary Level -
George Silundika Secondary School
Master of Laws - Women’s Law
University of Zimbabwe
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