Senior Legal Officer (Head Office) – Dar Es Salaam – Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority

Senior Legal Officer reports to Principal Legal Officer II.

2.1 Main Duties and Responsibilities
i) To provide legal advice on the Authority’s internal matters such as human resources, procurement and contract for goods, works and services,
ii) To prepare legal and court briefs;
iii) To represent the Authority in matters of litigation;
iv) To co-ordinate and provide legal guidance in dispute resolution processes between service providers and consumers, reviewing submissions, attending and recording proceedings and drafting awards;
v) To draft and review legal documents including contracts and trust deeds;
vi) To coordinate implementation of laws, contracts, agreements and other legal instruments by Directorates of the Authority.
vii) To participate in negotiations of general contracts as well as specific ones pertaining to leases and transfer of properties of the Authority;
viii) To participate in internal investigations on malpractices by employees;
ix) To prepare departmental periodical and special reports;
x) To prepare individual objectives/targets and performance standards as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the supervisor; and
xi) To perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

2.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements
• University Bachelor degree in Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Registered as an Advocate of the High Court;
• At least five (5) years of relevant working experience in a reputable institution as a practicing lawyer;
• Proven knowledge of regulatory activities and experience in drafting Regulations will be added advantage.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION
Application should be SUBMITTED IN ENVELOPE to the address below NOT LATER
THAN TUESDAY, 29TH DECEMBER, 2015 AT 1700 HRS. Any application received after the due date will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for Interview.
DIRECTOR GENERAL,
SUMATRA HEAD OFFICE,
MAWASILIANO HOUSE,
ALI HASSAN MWINYI RD/NKOMO ST.
P. O. BOX 3093,
DAR ES SALAAM.

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