CHANGAMKIA AJIRA NSSF

NAFASI YA KAZI NSSF MWISHO WA KUTUMA MAOMBI NI TAREHE 15/10/2014

NSSF
VACANCY

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.

POSITION; CHIEF LEGAL SERVICES
Scope of position;
This position is responsible for legal services function in the fund. The job holder advises the Director General on all matters pertaining to legal matters. The outputs of this position are therefore reflected in the quality of legal services in the field.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Manage the legal services function by formulating short and long term work programmes for legal services, and supervising the implementation of such programmes
2. Provide the Director general with legal advice on all matters relating to the fund’s role and functions
3. Represent the fund in matters of litigation
4. Provide the fund with appropriate interpretation of the statutes, contracts, and agreements relating to the role and functions of the fund
5. Keep custody of all contracts and other legal documents
6. Assist the Director General in the provision of Secretarial services to the Board of Trustees including keeping Board records in the safe custody
7. Provide legal advice to Head of Directorates and departments
8. Research legislation and other legal aspects pertaining to the social security and to the role and functions of the fund
9. Prepare periodic reports outlining the performance of the legal Department and
10. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the Director General from time to time.
Distinct areas expertise and experience
• Possession of a master Degree in Law
• Must be a Registered Advocate
• Minimum of Five (5) years experience in Legal functions
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literacy is a must
• Strong leadership skills.


Mode of application:
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
National Social Security Fund,
P.O. Box 1322,
DAR ES SALAAM
The closing date for submission will be on 15th October, 2014.
Only short listedcandidates will be contacted.
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