Legal Secretary
Tabora Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Authority
Position Description:
The Tabora Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Authority is one of the competitively best Authorities in the Tanzanian water sector, supplying clear and safe water and efficient sewerage services in theTabora Municipality. The Authority is seeking for qualifying candidate for the post of Legal Secretary.
Qualifications:
The holder of this position must be a Tanzanian graduate in Law (LLB) from a recognized University with at least three (3) years of related work experience in a reputable organization; he/she must have undergone a school of law or internship. Computer literate in Microsoft Office is an added advantage.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Draft legal documents and forms
2. Vets and draws contract agreements and other documents to which the authority is a party.
3. Initiates legal actions of civil or criminal nature respective against debtors of the Authority or those offending the provisions of the water work ordinance and relevant legislations.
4. Procures and keeps in safe place law books and other legal publications.
5. Monitors and reports on the progress of cases in court.
6. advises all Departmental Heads of the legal implication of any contractual obligations which they may enter in particular conveyance and other transactions.
7. Analyses and interprets laws, Government notices, regulations and other institutions that affect the authority.
8. Provides legal briefs and representation.
9. Represent the Authority in court actions and arbitrations.
10. Represent the Authority in Legal proceedings as may be required.
11. Can serve as a Secretary to the Board.
12. Liaises with Chairman and or Managing Director to formulate item of agenda for the meetings.
13. Monitors and reports on the progress of cases in court.
14. Issue the draft agenda and coordinates the preparation of Board papers by other managers.
15. Takes minutes at the meetings and subsequently distributing minute's notices and other correspondences including agreed action plans.
16. Assists the Management in providing Legal advice to the Board.
17. Handles producing of a specialized nature such as claims, illegal connection.
18. Drafts and scrutinizes legal documents such as contracts, Leases, Loans and other agreements.
19. To carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director.
Salary and fringe benefits
Attractive Salary and fringe benefits will be paid depending on qualifications and experience.
Application Instructions:
send your applications to the address below
The Managing Director,
Tabora Urban Water Supply & Sewerage Authority
P.O Box 147
TEL & Fax: 026 260 4593
TABORA.
Application Deadline: Apr 11, 2012
