Manager -Contracts , National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) which is the leading provider of social security services in Tanzania is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified, dynamic and motivated Tanzanians to immediately fill vacant positions currently existing in the Fund.

Manager -Contracts

Reports 'to: Director of legal Services

Key duties and responsibilities:
Design and implement appropriate systems and Procedures to ensure effective contracts management and protection of the Fund's contractual rights.
Participates in contracts negotiations involving the Fund and build capacity within the Fund to' effectively participate in contracts negotiations.
Prepares, reviews and maintains Fund's Contracts and other legal documents in accordance with the best practices and effectively manages all risks related to' contracts.
Supervises the drafting, reviewing and execution of Fund's contracts and advising Fund's authorities an suitability for signature.
In coordination with Procurement Management Unit, manage Fund's contracts registers and ensures appropriate handling of signed contracts.
Monitors compliance in contracts transactions including performance milestones, deliverable, and
, invoicing, and ensures the Fund is properly guided an taxation matters pertaining to' contracts.
Proposes, reviews and implements the Fund's (contract Management Policy and ensures its objectives are achieved.
Ensures that signed contracts are timely communicated to' all relevant parties for implementation.
Represents the Fund in courts of laws and tribunals in all cases and disputes in which the Fund is involved. .
Ensures high level performance of staff in the Contract Management department.
Performs any other duties time to' time.

Qualifications and Experience
Masters' Degree in Law and be registered as a High Court Advocate. Additional past graduate qualifications in other field suck as, Business Administration will be an added advantage.

(a) Minimum Experience:
Possession of at least six (6) years' work experience in relevant fields.

(b) Competencies

General competencies: Computer literacy, Management skills, leadership skills, Communication and
Presentation skills.
Technical competencies: Contracts negotiation skills, Advocacy skills and Research Skills. A good knowledge of the procurement legislation will be an added advantage

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications in writing enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant certificates, contact address including telephone numbers, email address and names and addresses of three referees to be addressed to the undersigned.

Director, Human Resources and Administration attached via dhra@nssf.or.tz button below
DAR ES SALAAM

Please take note of the following;
All Applications should be done bye-mails;
Applications without latest CVs will not be considered;

The closing date for submission will be on 7th September 2015 Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.