Head Of Legal Services
| Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of |
| Date Posted | July 30, 2022 |
| Category | Legal Management |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Currency | TZS |
Description
| JOB SUMMARY | NA |
| DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES | i. To control, manage, and direct the activities and functions related to legal services; ii. To provide advice to the Board of Trustee, Director General and Management in all legal matters; iii. To review all draft contracts to ensure compliance with procurement procedures and protection of MSD’s legal interests; iv. To plan for Board meeting and prepare Board calendar; v. To arrange and coordinate all Board and Management meetings and implementation of resolutions; vi. To coordinate preparation of Management performance reports for deliberation by the Board; vii. To facilitate Board assessment, trainings and engagements; viii. To act as Secretary to Executive Management Team meetings and records and keeps custody of all MSD proceedings and resolutions; ix. To keep custody of all legal documents and seal of the institution to ensure are maintained in safe and proper custody; x. To manage case register and co-ordinate law suits in which MSD is directly involved or is interested party; xi. To participate in preparation and drafting of court briefs and pleadings; xii. To manage MSD’s relationships with the Attorney General and Solicitor General as external providers of legal services on an ongoing basis; xiii. To prepare business plan and budget and ensure its implementation in line with thresholds set; xiv. To identify risks and their mitigation; xv. To conduct Performance Review and Appraisal (DRIVE) of subordinates and gives feedback; and xvi. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor. |
| QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE | Holder of Master Degree in Law (LL.M) from any recognized Institution who has passed a recognized practical legal training or undergone internship program recognized by the Attorney General. He/she must be registered as Advocate of the High Court with eight (8) years work experience in related field or should be at the rank of at least senior officer. |
| REMUNERATION | MSDS |