External Circular Notice No. 4 of 2025
Ref: DCEO/CIR/4
Institution: Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO)
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
Application Deadline: 15th August 2025, before 13:00
Position Title: Principal Anti-Corruption Prosecutor
Grade: H
Number of Posts: Six (6)
Responsible To: Chief Anti-Corruption Prosecutor
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Chief Anti-Corruption Prosecutor, the incumbent will represent DCEO in all court proceedings and contribute to the formulation and monitoring of corruption, economic offences, and money laundering cases.
Main Duties
- Represent DCEO in both criminal and civil matters in courts of law
- Conduct civil litigation, including freezing and confiscation of property
- Review dockets and advise on cases within DCEO’s mandate
- Provide ongoing legal guidance to internal investigators
- Draft charges and indictments; prosecute appeals and reviews
- Disseminate legal information to law enforcement, NGOs, judiciary, and other stakeholders
- Train stakeholders on developments in corruption and money laundering laws
- Liaise with national, regional, and international bodies on relevant matters
- Promote, protect, and monitor anti-corruption and economic offences initiatives in Lesotho
Job Specification
- Education:
LLB or equivalent - Experience:
Minimum of 3 years’ legal practice
Must be admitted as an Advocate/Attorney in Lesotho
Experience in prosecution and civil recovery proceedings
Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of the Prevention of Corruption and Economic Offences Act and money laundering laws
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High personal integrity and self-motivation
- Methodical and disciplined approach to work
- Background knowledge or experience in corruption and money laundering (advantageous)
- Proficiency in civil litigation and legal drafting
- Willingness to travel extensively within and outside Lesotho
Application Guidelines
Applicants must:
- Submit a typed application letter, comprehensive CV, and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts
- Provide a police clearance certificate
- Attach verification certificates from the Council of Higher Education (CHE)
- Be free of any criminal or misconduct record
- Be prepared to resign from the Public Service
- Be willing to undergo vetting
- Be available for placement in any of the ten districts of Lesotho
Submission Details
Applications should be hand-delivered or posted to:
Registry Office
Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences
Former British High Commissioner’s Building
P.O. Box 16060
(Opposite NMDS), Maseru
Deadline: 15th August 2025, before 13:00
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
- If you do not hear from DCEO within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful