LEGAL AFFAIRS MANAGER – 1 POST (RE-ADVERTISED)

Tanzania Investment Centre is the primary agency of the Government established in 1997 by an act of Parliament No.26 with the mandate to coordinate, encourage, promote and facilitate investment in Tanzania. TIC envisaged as an efficient investment promotion agency, “A One-Stop Centre for Investors,” engaged in the business of marketing

Tanzania as an investment destination.

31.1 LEGAL AFFAIRS MANAGER – 1 POST (RE-ADVERTISED)

31.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide management with right information on the manner in which the organization should be represented in the legal matters such as suits, investigations, administrative proceedings, in order to smoothly safeguard the interest of the Centre.
• Liaise with legal institutions such as Courts of laws, Tribunals, Attorney General’s Chambers, Tanganyika Law Society, law firms and other similar institutions with the view of interpreting pertinent laws, circulars, directives and policies which will enhance TIC performance.
• Prepare, process and review all types of legal documentation and be accountable for proper drafting and interpretation of the same so as to enhance corporate legal functions of management and the TIC Board of Directors.
• Maintain safe custody of all legal documents and deeds on the property of the Centre and maintain records of the same in the appropriate registers.

• Vet and recommend for approval all legal documents of the organization that have legal implication in order to safeguard legal processes of the TIC.

• Draw, review and recommend for execution all major contract(s) and agreement to be entered between TIC and other parties so as to ensure that they are legally proper for the benefit of the organization.

• Monitor availability of all legal documents, TIC common seal, Board and management documents and maintenance safe custody of the same so as to ensure they are available whenever needed for use.
• Write legal briefs for management and interpret laws, regulations and circulars in relation to the organization’s legal rights and obligations so as to make management always aware of the relevant legal position.

• Provide in a timely manner, necessary guidance in drafting legally sound personnel and administration policies as well proposing proper way and means of implementing them in order to maintain good working relations in the organization.
• Monitor and accurately record minutes of the meetings of the TIC Board of Directors,

Board Committees, Management, Ad hock national and internal committees as well as Staff meeting and make the minutes available for confirmation in a timely manner in order to have proper records of the TIC’s internal and external transactions.

• Provide timely and accurate legal advice on the investment conflicts and recommend proper procedure to prevent and resolve such conflicts so as to enhance promotion of investment by the organization.
• Monitor on continuous basis the implementation of investment legislation and timely advise on areas that require legislative review.

• Protect interests of the Government through properly drafted contracts that facilitate enjoyment of incentives by Strategic investors.

• Provide effective secretarial services to committees affiliated to TIC such as the National Investment Steering Committee (NISC) and the NISC Technical Committee of experts.

31.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A holder of LL.M Degree with at least five (5) years working experience in Senior

Management position.

• Must be registered as a legal practitioner

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written in English and Swahili languages.

• Excellent negotiation skills

31.1.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Organization’s salary scales.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i.      All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii.     Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.

iii.   Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

iv.   The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v.     Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:

-    Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

-    Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

-    Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

-    Computer Certificate

-    Professional certificates from respective boards

-    One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi.   FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vii.  Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

ix.   Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

x.    Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not

apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30^th November, 2010.

xi.   Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xii.  Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

xiv.   Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xv.  Dead line for application is 14^th  January, 2014 at 3:30 p.m

xvi.   Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xviii.              Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xix.   Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xx.  APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary                                          OR                  Katibu

Public Service Recruitment                               Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika

Secretariat,                                                             Utumishi wa Umma

P. O. Box 63100                                                      S. L. P 63100,

DAR ES SALAAM.                                                  DAR ES SALAAM.