Senior 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.

Senior Legal Officer- Litigation

Reports to: Principal Legal Officer -Litigation

Key duties and responsibilities:

Prepares drafts of pleadings for all cases involving the Fund and ensures that the pleadings effectively
safeguards the interests of the Fund.
Under the direction of his supervisor, represents the Fund in. the Courts of laws and Tribunals and emures interests of the Fund are effectively safeguarded.
Prepares periodic reports and analysis on the status of litigation matters within the Fund and ensures Case Registers and Diaries are kept updated.
Under the direction of his supervisor, receives and timely processes requests for opening of cases from other Directorates of the Fund and ensures appropriate legal action is taken.
Researches on legislation and Case precedents and provides inputs to ensure improvement of Litigation management in the Fund.
Maintains good working relationship with the other directorates, departments, units as well as external stakeholders.
Perform any other such related duties as may be assigned by the Principal Officer from time to time .

Minimum Qualifications

Masters' Degree in Law and be registered as a High Court Advocate. Additional post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.

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

(b) Competencies
General competencies: Computer literacy, Communication and Presentation skills.

Technical competencies: Advocacy skills, legal drafting skills, Interpretation 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.