Job Summary
The Director of Legal Services will be responsible for effective management of the Authority legal affairs, safe custody of Authority seal, timely availability of legal documents and contracts, safeguarding the legal interests of the Authority and giving appropriate legal advice. She/he will report to the Director General.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent the Authority to the Government and other institutions, on legal matters;
- Represent Authority before the Courts of Law and other quasi judicial bodies;
- Negotiate, advise, draft and attest contracts, concessions and agreements involving TPA and other parties;
- Review and develop the company legal, procedures and recommend areas of improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should posses:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from accredited university or any other Higher leaning Institution.
- A registration as an advocate with at least ten (10) years’ experience in the field of which five (5) years’ should be in Senior position.
- A Masters of Law; especially in Contract Law, International Trade or Maritime Law, will be an added advantage.
APPLICATION DETAILS
TPA is re-establishing itself as a Master in efficient port services. We strongly encourage competent, action-orientated and committed Tanzanians to apply for these key leadership positions. Send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopy of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees as well as your passport size photograph to the address indicated below. Submission should be in both Soft and Hard Copies. Soft copies should be submitted by filling in a form through the website at www.tanzaniaports.com while hard copies should be submitted through the postal address indicated below.
Applications should be submitted no later than 15th May, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Postal Address:
Chairman of Board of Directors,
Head Office, Tanzania Ports Authority,
P. O. Box 9184,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
