TANESCO JUNE VACANCIES

Principal Legal Officer - Risk Management, Good governance and Compliance

The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is focusing on increasing the outreach and service quality of its Energy products for Tanzania people. Next to its current passion as a leading provider of electricity and to be more efficient customer focused utility for Tanzania and beyond

The Company has the largest electricity generation, transmission and distribution network in Tanzania. In order to reach its goals, the Company will, in the coming years invest heavily in its generation, transmission and distribution network, its business systems and human capital. Tanesco now invites applicants from serious, self-motivated, and honest, hardworking and committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned at Tanesco Head Office.

Position Objective

Monitor and check whether the activity of the Company complies with the legal requirements, and institutional principles, to manage risks in the company, and promote Good Governance.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• To identify risks and how to manage them regarding all company activities

• Ensure all statutory requirements are adequately and timely adhered to

• Ensure issues of corporate good governance are observed by inducing and monitoring the good governance working ethics within the company.

Key Knowledge, Experience and Skills you must possess

• A good Bachelor degree in Law

• A registered member of the Tanganyika Law Society

• At least 3 years of working experience in a recognized legal firm or institution

• Makes realistic, practical, value-based decisions

• Prioritizes work and uses time efficiently

• Plans ahead to ensure that resources are available in time

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Must be Computer literate

Other Attributes for All Positions

The ability to learn fast and adapt to change easily, and have the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

Zonal Legal Officer

Reporting Office: Central, North-East, South-West Highland and Lake Zone Offices

Reports To: Zonal Manager

The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is focusing on increasing the outreach and service quality of its Energy products for Tanzania people. Next to its current passion as a leading provider of electricity and to be more efficient customer focused utility for Tanzania and beyond

The Company has the largest electricity generation, transmission and distribution network in Tanzania. In order to reach its goals, the Company will, in the coming years invest heavily in its generation, transmission and distribution network, its business systems and human capital. TANESCO now invites applicants from serious, self-motivated, and honest, hardworking and committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned at Tanesco Zone Offices.

Zonal Legal Officer (4 Posts)

(Central, North-East, South-West Highland and Lake Zone Offices)

Position Objective

To be an officer- in-charge of all legal issues at the Zonal level and assist in handling all kinds of litigations and disputes

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• To review contract documents relating to procurement of services and goods done in the Zone.

• Advice on the legal position in all disputes arising between the Company and the Customers

• Advice on legal position in disputes related to staff matters.

• Attend and defend the company in courts or tribunals when the company is involved.

• To make follow up of legal documents relating to titles including land titles and way leaves.

• To prepare monthly reports on the status of cases or tribunal proceedings in the zone

• To draft simple legal documents as may be required as may be required in the zone

• In conjunction with the Secretariat, to prepare pleadings (Written Statement of Defense, counter affidavits, opening statements etc.) whenever is necessary.

• Generally to advice on all legal matters

Key Knowledge, Experience and Skills you must possess<br>
• A good Bachelor degree in Law

• A registered member of the TANGANYIKA Law Society

• At least 3 years of working experience in a recognized legal firm or institution

• Makes realistic, practical, value-based decisions

• Prioritizes work and uses time efficiently

• Plans ahead to ensure that resources are available in time

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Must be Computer literate

Other Attributes for All Positions

The ability to learn fast and adapt to change easily, and have the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

Remuneration

An attractive compensation package base on performance and consummate with the responsibility will apply to the successful candidates. All positions terms of employment are performance based fixed contract.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should send their CV and Cover Letter to the Email Link above or by post to:

Senior Manager Human Resources
TANESCO Ltd
Umeme Park, Ubungo
P. O BOX 9024
Dar es Salaam