Senior 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.

Senior Legal Officer - Contracts
Report to: Principal Legal Officer - Contracts

Key duties and responsibilities:
Assists the Principal Legal Officer - Contracts in ensuring effective execution of all agreements entered between the Fund and other parties.
Prepares draft contracts, amendments of Contracts, Memoranda of understanding, notices and other Legal documents as required by the Fund. .

Carries out research on legislation and other Legal documents pertaining to contracts and provide appropriate advice for improvement of Fund's contracts management function.
Makes regular follow-up on all contracts signed with clients and report on their compliance.
Makes follow-up on publication of legislation relating to Fund's contract management activities and advise appropriately.
Assists in providing Legal advice on various contractual matters to be undertaken by the Fund.
Assists in drafting employment contracts and other Human Resources related contracts in the Fund.
Maintains good working relationships with other departments, and units as well as external stake holder.
Represents the Fund in courts of laws and tribunals for protection of Fund's interests as may be directed by the supervisor.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the Principal Legal Officer - Contracts from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Law and be registered as an Advocate. Additional post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience:
Possession of at least three (3) years' work experience in relevant field.

Competencies
General competencies - Computer literate, Customer needs - oriented, Team player.
Technical competencies: Negotiation Skills, legal drafting skills, Advocacy skills and legal research 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.