Principal Legal Officer - 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.

Principal Legal Officer - Contracts
Reports to: Manager - Contracts

Key duties and responsibilities:
Assists the Contract Manager in ensuring effective Management of all contract issues of the Fund from negotiation, drafting, signing, and implementation to final closure.
Assist the Contract Manager with the preparation and formulation contract documents.
Assist the Contract Manager in ensuring successful negotiation to the final conclusion of contract.
Assist the Contract Manager in the formulation of Fund policies and regulations on risk Management related to contracts.
Assist the Contract Manager in liaison with user department to ensure compliance of the contracts.
Provide the Contract Manager with inputs in providing the Fund with appropriate interpretation of the statutes and agreements relating to the Funds activities.
Represent the Fund in all matters regarding contracts and in cases various judicial bodies.
Prepare periodic reports on contracts management within the Fund and timely propose appropriate actions to ensure the Fund's contractual interests are properly safeguarded.
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Contract Manager from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications
Masters' Degree in Law and be registered as an Advocate. Additional post graduate qualifications in the field or others such as Business Administration will be an added advantage.

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

General competencies: Computer literacy, Management skills, leadership skills, Communication and
Presentation skills.

Technical competencies: Negotiation skills, Advocacy skills, Legal Research skills. Knowledge of procurement law 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.