LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA VACANCIES MAY 2012

8.0 LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA (LST)
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.

8.1 CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR - 1 POST
8.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To monitor and evaluate the performance of the accounting functions of the school;

• To prepare and implement annual work plan;

• To liaise with External Auditors;

• To investigate and advise on effectiveness of internal controls;

• To advise the principal on the existing financial procedures and regulations;

• To evaluate and advise the efficacy of the existing financial regulations and policies used by the school;

• To evaluate and audit the performance and efficacy of stores and stocks;

• To carry our routine and special audit whenever necessary and report to the Governing Board;

• To advise the Deputy Principal of Finance and Administration on the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting and financial controls and ascertain the extent to which the School’s assets are protected form losses arising form fraud, irregularities and corruption.

• To ascertain the extent of compliance with the prescribed plans, policies, procedures and financial regulations and check the accuracy of accounts and other data developed within the School.

• To perform any other functions as may be directed by the Governing Board or the Principal

8.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• CPA (T), CMA, and ACCA and has been registered with NBAA
• Possession of a Master degree will be an added advantage
• At least fifteen (15) years of working experience in a reputable organization
8.1.3 REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale PGSS 20


8.2 PRINCIPAL FIELD OFFICER - 1 POST 8.2.1 REPORTING

Reports to the Head - Practical Legal Training

8.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To approve plans and strategies for field placement

• To monitor and evaluate students’ participation and progress in field placements;


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• To oversee processes to assure the quality and standards of curricula, including assessment practice, performances and procedures, undertaking a review a least annually and reporting its finding to Principal;

• To ensure smooth running of the Practical Legal Education;

• To deal with complaints relating to practical training;

• To coordinate activities of field staff;

• To conduct research and consultancy of field practical’s and related matter;

• To organize and conducting training programmes for field staff and students;

• To supervise and guiding junior field staff in execution of their tasks and

• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head-Practical Legal Training

8.2.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least an LL.M Degree from a recognized institution;

• Must be enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania;

• Experience in managing academic and professional programmes of not least than eight (8) years;

• Experience in research and consultancy activities of not less than six (6) years;

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

• Ability to supervise and coordinate the implementation of practical training programmers;

• Ability to deliver and evaluate practical training courses and;

• Self motivated and ability to work effectively and efficiently even under pressure

8.2.4 REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale PGSS 20

8.3 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR II - 1 POST 8.3.1 REPORTING

Reports to Principal System Administrator I

8.3.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To analyses and design systems;

• To assists users in systems analysis and design;

• To up-dates exist systems;

• To assists in standard software installation;

• To assists in hard ware installation;

• To assists in trouble shooting and hardware-software problems.

8.3.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent qualifications from recognized higher learning Institutions.

• At least three (3) years of working experiences from a reputable organization

8.3.4 REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale PGSS 11-12

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter; short of which will make the application invalid.
v. The title of the position and institution applied for should be marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
vi. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
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- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vii. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
viii. Transcripts, Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
ix. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action
x. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
xi. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
xiii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xv. Dead line for application is 11th June, 2012 at 3:30 p.m
xvi. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
xvii. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.