SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER – SSRA

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/H/01                                                                23^rd September, 2014

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

On behalf of the Social Security Regulatory Authority (SSRA), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 3 vacant posts in the above public institutions.

1.0 THE SOCIAL SECURITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (SSRA)

The Social Security Regulatory Authority (SSRA) was established under the Social Security Regulatory Act No. 8 of 2008 as amended by Social Security Laws (Amendments) Act No. 5 of 2012. The main objective of SSRA is to regulate the Social Security Sector and providing for related matters. In light of its legal mandate provided, the Authority plays an important role in regulating and supervising the provision of social security services that greatly influence socio-economic and general well-being of Tanzanians.

SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER – II (1 POST)

1.3.1     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Study cases and provide legal opinions, charges and other related documents and advice accordingly;

·         Provide legal advice to the director of legal services and legal services manager;

·         Coordinate and review a compiled list of cases and advice accordingly;

·         Prepare draft proposals of legal documents;

·         To receive and review legal complaints from the public and other stakeholders;

·         Attend registration of legal documents and probate matters;

·         Prepare contracts and other authority legal instruments;

·         Conduct periodic checks to ensure that the authority complies with statutory and other regulations requirements;

·         Keep abreast with new changes in law that apply to ssra’s operations;

·         Networking  with  the  attorney  general’s  office,  law  reform  commission,

Tanganyika law society and other related bodies.

1.3.2     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

·         Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) from any recognized University/Institution who has passed a recognized practical legal training or undergone internship programme recognized by Attorney general.

·         At least nine (9) years of working experience in the related field coupled with experience in analyzing cases, handle legal related complaints, attending court sessions and drafting ruling and judgments.

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 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.

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

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

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

xiii.   Dead line for application is 7^th October 2014.

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

xv.    Women are highly encouraged to apply

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

xvii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xviii.  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.