Principal Legal Officer - Litigation . 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 - Litigation

Reports to: Manager - Litigation

Key duties and responsibilities:

Assists the Manager - Litigation in the preparation and implementation of Litigation Policy, Work Plan and budget for the Litigation Department.
Under the direction of Litigation Manager, represents the Fund in the courts of laws and tribunals and ensures Fund's interests are effectively safeguarded.
Ensures proper coordination in opening of cases and filing of pleadings for the Fund and maintains effective link between Litigation Department and other Departments of the Fund on all litigation matters.

Researches on legislation and other legal documents and advises the Manager on the best approaches to litigation issues.
Assists the Manager- Litigation in coordinating the activities of outsourced advocates and ensures effective representation of the Fund by outsourced advocates and staff under him.
Prepares and timely submits periodic reports on the performance of litigation matters.
Perform any other such related duties as may be assigned by the Litigation Manager from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience:
Masters' Degree in Law and be registered as a High Court 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, Communication and Presentation skills.
Technical competencies: advocacy skills, legal research skills, drafting skills, negotiation skills and interpretation 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
E-mail: dhra@nssf.or.tz
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.