LEGAL OFFICER– 4 POSTS AT TANROADS

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/G/54                                                                        29^thAugust, 2014

On behalf of Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 124 vacant posts in the above Public Institution.

Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) is a semi – autonomous Agency under the Ministry of Works established on July 1, 2000. The Agency is responsible for the day to day management of the Tanzania Mainland’s trunk and regional roads network. Its primary functions include the management of maintenance and development works, operations of the network and axle load control, the implementation of road safety and environmental measures, provision of advice on the strategic framework, policies and plans for the road sector.

1.5                      LEGAL OFFICER– 4 POSTS

1.5.1                               DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Presents arguments and evidence to support cases in hearing.

·         Prepares affidavits of documents and maintains document files

·         Delivers or directs delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action

·         Files pleadings with Court Clerks

·         Researches and prepares cases relating to appeals

·         Calls upon witnesses to testify at hearing

·         Compiles registers of all legal documents including Contracts, Agreements, Bonds, Guarantees and Insurances; and ensures their proper keeping at the headquarters and regional level

·         Researches and analyses law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, treaties, and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as briefs, contracts, and amended articles of incorporation, stock certificates and other securities, pleadings, appeals, and wills.

·         Performs the role of law librarian, keeping and monitoring legal volumes and ensuring periodical updating of legal volumes.

·         Searches patent files to ascertain originality of patent applications.

·         Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by Superiors from time to time.

1.5.2                                 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor Degree in laws from a recognized University.

·         Work experience of at least three years (3) in reputable Institution.

·         Registered as Advocate

·         Must have a clean track record;

1.5.3                               REMUNERATION

TRDS Scale 5.1

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 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.    Deadline for application is 12^th  September, 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.

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.