Principal Legal Officer – Watumishi Housing Company

Watumishi Housing Company (WHC) is a public entity responsible for the implementation of the Public Servants Housing Scheme (PSHS) and management of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). Shareholders of WHC include the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), PPF Pensions Fund (PPF), Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF), LAPF Pensions Fund (LAPF), Government Employees Provident Fund (GEPF), National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and National Housing Corporation (NHC). In order to implement its objectives, WHC would like to invite suitably qualified Tanzanians to join its lean, entrepreneurial and dynamic team by filling the following vacancies:

2.    Principal Legal Officer – One Post

a)   Duty Station: WHC Head Office Dar es Salaam

b)	Reporting to:	Chief Executive Officer
c)	Salary Grade:	4

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, Principal Legal Officer will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Legal Unit, provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.

d)   Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

i)     Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on regulatory and contract management;

ii)    Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures;

iii)   Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements;

iv)   To represent WHC in matters of litigation, review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers;

v)    Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly;

vi)   Review all contracts or any other documentation where the Company has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the attention of the management;

vii)  Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities;

viii) Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time;

ix)   Enforce legal actions and manage review and appeals whenever there is a need;

x)    Manage and provide solutions to complaints from customers, stakeholders and general public;

xi)   To maintain good working relationships with other departments and units as well as external stakeholders;

xii)  Assist Chief Executive Officer in recording proceedings of Board and management meetings;

xiii) To effectively administer all resources allocated to the Department/Unit, including offering technical and operational support to staff members in the Department/Unit.

xiv)        To undertake any other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

e)   Academic Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience:

i)     University Degree in Laws (LL.B) from a recognized university;

ii)    Master Degree in Law or any additional postgraduate qualifications in the field or others such as Business Administration will be an added advantage;

iii)   Must be registered as an advocate of High Court of Tanzania;

iv)   Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application;

v)    Possession of at least five (5) years legal experience ideally in a reputable organisation. The candidate must have served for at least three (3) years in senior position;

vi)   Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel; and

vii)  Proven track record of adding value to an organisation through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties. 

TENURE AND REMUNERATION

A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts. WHC is an equal opportunity employer. Staff will be employed on three (3) years contracts that are renewable upon satisfactory performance.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or daytime contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates and names and contacts of two referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 11^th August 2014.

Only short-listed candidates meeting the above criteria will be invited for interview. Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.

Application letter should be sent through the address shown below:

The Chief Executive Officer, Watumishi Housing Company, 4^th Floor Golden Jubilee Towers, P.O. Box 5119

Dar es Salaam.

Email  info@whctz.org Website:  www.whctz.org