LEGAL OFFICER – 2 POSTS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Assist to prepare annual plan and budget by reviewing and consolidating plan
and budgets from his section for onward submission;
ii. Interpret Board policies and guidelines in legal and
administrative terms during
meetings, issuance of circulars with a view to presenting and defending VETA’s
interests and better management decisions;
iii. Provide legal guidance and support to Human Resources aimed at appraising
the Director General and the Board and Management on the rights and
obligations they are to be complied with, in order to minimize legal liabilities and
prosecute where necessary on behalf of VETA to recover loss;
iv. Plan and organize Board of Directors meetings by providing effective and
efficient company secretarial services such as proper recording of minutes and
timely production and distribution of same that reflect true proceedings and
records of VETA’s performance;
v. Prepare periodic reports that are aimed at reviewing unit’s performance
highlighting areas of improvement for overall positive contribution to VETA’s
performance;
vi. To prosecute for and on behalf of VETA and defend VETA in the applicable
courts/tribunals of Tanzania by attending in court proceedings in person or by
using external advocate in order to safeguard VETA’s Corporate interests;
vii. Maintain records of pending and concluded cases using a Register/legal matters
data bank for safe custody, easy retrieval and follow up and
viii. Prepare monthly, quarterly/annual progress report by reviewing and
consolidating progress reports from his section for onward submission.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised University. Should be a registered Advocate
with at least three (3) years work experience in the same field.
REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with Institution’s Salary Scale.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age
except those who are in public service;
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement;
iv. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;
  • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
  •   Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
  •   Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
  • Birth certificate.
v. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted
  •   Form IV and form VI results slips;
  •   Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.
vi. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application
letters through their respective employers;
vii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason
should not apply;
viii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
ix. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level
education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania
(NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
x. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU);
xi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to
indicate;
xii. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and

Addressed to;
Secretary,
President’s Office,
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
8 Kivukoni Road, P.O. Box 63100,
11102 Dar Es Salaam.
xiii. Deadline for application is 11th January, 2019 and;
xiv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview;
xv. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal
action;
NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the
following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ and not otherwise (This address
also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)
SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT

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