THE LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA VACANCIES

The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat was established in accordance with Section No. 29 (1) of he Public Service (Amendment) Act, 2007. One of the main functions of this organ is to advertise vacant posts occurring in the Public Service and conduct recruitment process.

On behalf of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (Law School of Tanzania) and Ministry of Finance (East Africa Statistical Training Centre), Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (Government Chemist Laboratory Agency), Prime Minster’s Office-Regional Administration and Local Government (Local Government Training Institute) Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzania to fill various vacant posts as shown below:-

1. THE LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA

The Law School of Tanzania is a public institution established by an Act of Parliament, Cap.425, to provide practical legal training for law graduates aspiring to become legal practitioners.

1.1 ASSISTANT LECTURER – 2 POSITIONS
REPORTS TO: HEAD – PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING
1.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Assists in teaching assigned classes as deemed appropriate by the Course
Coordinator;

• Assists in the management of tutorial groups;

• Makes himself or herself accessible to students and other academic staff for academic consultation;
• Maintains and adheres to teaching schedule;

• Complies with established procedures and deadlines for determining, reporting and reviewing the grades of his or her students.

• Implement students assessments as determined by the Course Coordinator;
• Participates in the processing of examination results;

• Engages in research, consultancy and development work as appropriate;
• Promotes scholarships in the area of Practical Legal Education;

• Engages in publication of research output, articles, manuscripts and books and to deposit such publications with the Head of Practical Training and School Library;

• Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements;

• Participates in appropriate activities necessary to the development of the Section and the School;
• Carries out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

1.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A holder of at least a 2nd Class, Upper Division L.L.B Degree;

• An Advocate or a person qualified to be an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania; or a person who has served as a judicial Officer, State Attorney or Legal Officer.

• One (1) year experience in Legal Practice;

• Experience in providing instructions in academic and professional programmes;

• Ability to relate to students and other members of staff including problem management skills;
• Proven ability to implement practical training programmes.

1.1.4 RENUMERATION:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Public Higher Learning Institutions Salary Scales – PHTS 12 – 13.

1.2 LECTURER – 2 POSITIONS
REPORTS TO: HEAD – PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING
1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinates assigned courses if necessary

• Teaches assigned classes as deemed appropriate by the Course Coordinator

• Prepares teaching materials and submit for approval by the Department.

• Managers tutorial groups as approved by the course coordinator;

• Participates in the development, preparation and modification of the subject outlines, based on the approved syllabus;

• Makes himself or herself accessible to students and other academic staff for academic consultation;
• Maintain and adheres to teaching schedule;

• Complies with established procedures and deadlines for determining, reporting and reviewing the grades of his or her students;

• Implement students assessments as determined by the course coordinator;

• Arranges regular and appropriate evaluation of the course as approved by the course coordinator;

• Participates in the marking and grading of examinations and processing of examination results;

• Engages in research, consultancy and development work as appropriate;

• Participates in committees appropriate to course and meetings convened by management;
• Promotes scholarships in the area of Practical Legal Education;

• Engages in publication of research output articles, manuscripts and books and to deposit such publications with the Head of Practical Training and School Library;

• Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements;

• Participates in appropriate activities necessary to the development of the Section and the School;
• Carries out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

1.2.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERINCE:

• A holder of at least a 2nd Class, Upper Division L.L.B Degree. Possession of LL.M Degree will be an added advantage.

• Senior Advocate or a person qualified to be a Senior Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania, or a person who has served as a Senior Judicial Officer, State Attorney or Legal Officer;

• Six (6) years experience in legal practice

• Experience in providing instructions in academic and professional programmes;

• Ability to relate to students and other members of staff including problem management skills;
• Proven ability to implement practical training programmes

1.2.4 RENUMERATION:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Public Higher Learning Institutions Salary Scales – PHTS 15-16.

1.3 SENIOR LECTURER – 2 POSITIONS
REPORTS TO: HEAD – PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING
1.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches assigned classes as deemed appropriate by the Practical Legal Training Department;
• Prepares teaching materials;
• Manages tutorial groups and allocates various topics

• Participates in the development, preparation and modification of the subject outlines, based on the approved syllabus;

• Informs students adequately regarding course formats, assignments and methods of evaluation,

• Organizes and liaises with the Head of Practical training about assessment items, such as examination and tests, and arrange marking of all assessment items;

• Provides advice or counseling to students on maters related to the course;
• Liaises with the Head of Practical Training regarding timetabling;

• Carries out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examination work, and providing an academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities;

• Engages in publications with the Head of Practical Training and School Library;

• Participates in the development implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements;

• Participates in appropriate activities necessary to the development of the Section and the School;

• Directs and Supervises the work of lecturers under him or her and takes academic and professional responsibility for the academic standards of their work.

• Carries out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

1.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERINCE:

• A holder of at least a 2nd Class, Upper Division LL.B Degree. Possession of LL.M Degree will be an added advantage.

• Senior Advocate or a person qualified to be a Senior Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania, or a person who has served as a Senior Judicial Officer, State Attorney or Legal Officer;

• Experience in providing instructions in academic and professional programmes will be highly desirable;

• Ability to relate to students and other members of staff including problem management skills;


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• Proven ability to implement practical training programmes


1.3.3 RENUMERATION:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Public Higher Learning Institutions Salary Scales –PHTS 17 – 18.


GENERAL CONDITION

i. All applicants have to be Citizens of Tanzania.

ii. Applicants have to attach current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

iii. Applicants should not be above 45 years of age.

iv. The title of the position applied for should be marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v. Applicants have to attach their detailed certified copies of Academic certificates, one recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi. Applicants currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

vii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

viii. Testimonial Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.


ix. This advert is also found in www.utumishi.go.tz and www.pmoralg.go.tz.

x. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

xi. Dead line for application is, 11th April, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.

xii. Application letters should be written in English and sent to the following address:-.

Secretary,
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,

P.O.Box 63100,

DAR ES SALAAM.