Principal Legal Officer - Corporate Services , 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 - Corporate Services

Reports to: Corporate Secretarial Services Manager

Key duties and responsibilities:
Assists the Corporate Secretarial Services Manager in ensuring proper Management of Board,
Management and Workers' meetings and handling of all Board issues in line with Fund's policies and regulations.
Coordinates the implementation of Board's and Management Decisions and ensures timely submission of implementation reports.
Assist in the interpretation of Labour laws, Fund's rules, regulations and policies for their effective implementation in maintenance of discipline within the Fund.
Assists the Manager - Corporate Secretarial Services in preparation and implementation of relevant policies, Work plans and budget for the Department
Represents the Fund in various internal and external consultations and negotiations on Legal issues to ensure the Fund's interests are effectively safeguarded.
Attends in Fund's disciplinary sessions to ensure correct legal action are taken and advises Management on the best legal ways of handling staff disciplinary matters.
Organizes Fund's Annual Meetings, work performance evaluation meetings and the Central Joint Masters Workers Council.
Coordinates provision of good working environment with other departments, sections and units
Ensures all legal documents an which the Corporate Seal is affixed are properly registered and a report thereof is submitted to' the Senior Legal Officer - Corporate Services far record.
Under supervision of Senior Legal Officer - Corporate Services, represents the Fund in courts of Law and tribunals to' protect Fund's interest.
Maintain close working relationships within the department and with other departments of the Fund.
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his supervisor from time to' time

Minimum, Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Law .

Competencies .
General competencies: Computer literacy, Communication and Presentation skills.
Technical Competences : Advocacy skills, Interpretation skills, labor disputes resolution skills, legal Research skills and Negotiation skills

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.