The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is a statutory institution owned by the two Governments of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Zambia on a 50/50 shareholding basis. Incorporated by the Acts of Parliament of the two contracting states, the Authority’s registered office is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with two regional administrative centers in Mpika, Zambia, and Dar es Salaam

We are seeking to recruit suitably qualified applicants for this position

Reporting to: Managing Director 

Job Purpose

To advise Management on legal matters and provide legal and administrative services to the Council of Ministers, Board of Directors and the Authority in general as well as safeguard Authority interests and asset utilization.

Duties

a.    Providing legal, administrative and secretarial services to the Board of Directors and Council of Ministers;

b.    Coordinating the interpretation and implementation of the Authority’s policy decision across the board and ensuring that directives thereof  are strictly adhered to;

c.    Preparing and executing all Agreements to loans, asset acquisitions, and property rentals, ensuring strict adherence to laid down conditions/stipulations;

d.    Litigating on behalf of the authority in all legal cases and advising Senior Legal Counsel and Legal officers involved in the litigation’s to ensure adequate representation of TAZARA interests;

e.    Carrying out research on the interpretation of the Labor Acts of both countries and other legal issues through critical examination of relevant literature and consultation with professionals to guide management, the Board of Directors and the Council of Ministers in their decision-making.

f.     Securing the Title Deeds for all TAZARA land and coordinating with the relevant institution in both states on matters pertaining to real estate i.e. property and Land

Qualifications

a)    Form Four Certificates

b)   LLB Degree from an accredited University;

c)    Legal Practicing Certificate

d)   An active member in good standing of the Bar of Tanganyika;

e)    At least five years working experience

Mode of Application

Interested candidates should write to the address below justifying how they qualify and enclosing an up-to-date CV, copies of the relevant certificates, three references and daytime contact details. Only short-listed candidate will be contacted

The Human Resources Manager

TAZARA Head Office, Nyerere Road

P.O BOX 2834

Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA