JOB DETAILS:
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) as part of our commitment to encourage growth and development within the Fund, we are excited to announce 392 internal job opportunities available for all Fund’s employees with specific task contracts. Only candidates who are in specific task contract term within the Fund should apply.

The Fund encourages employees, both male and female, who believe have the skills and qualification needed for any of the listed job opportunities to apply. The candidates will be selected from the list of the self-driven and qualified professionals with high level of integrity.

1.0 NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY FUND (NSSF)
The National Social Security Fund as per 2018 social security sector reforms, was established under National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act No. 2 of 2018 [CAP. 50. R. E, 2018]. The Fund is mandated to cover members engaged in the private and informal sectors.

1.20 Legal Officer II – 9 Posts

1.20.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Litigation
i. To assist the Fund in the Courts of law and Tribunals and ensures interests of the Fund under direction of supervisor are effectively safeguarded;
ii. To draft pleadings and ensures that all legal requirements have been observed before filing of the same;

iii. To collect and arrange evidences required for effective Litigation for all cases involving the Fund and ensure cases files are properly organized;
iv. To maintain accurate and update data base on key statistics pertaining to all cases involving the Fund and initiate periodic reports on performance of the
Litigation function;
v. To collaborate with process servers and ensures timely service of notices, pleadings and other legal documents; and
vi. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor from time to time.

Corporate Secretarial Services
i. To actively participates in organization of Board meetings by drafting and ensuring timely circulation of Notices and Board papers for the meetings to the members;
ii. To ensure all legal documents on which the Fund’s Seal is affixed are properly registered and a report thereof is submitted to the Supervisor for record;
iii. To conduct company searches, land searches and file legal documents with the various Government registries in compliance with the law and for protection of Fund’s interests;
iv. To prepare and submit reports on the analysis of the performance of the Board resolution which have been effectively implemented by the
Management of the Fund;
v. To research on law and provide sound legal opinion on matters to be assigned to him by supervisor;
vi. To under supervision, represents the Fund in courts of laws and tribunals to protect Fund’s interest;
vii. To maintain close working relationships within the department and with other departments of the Fund; and
viii. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor from time to time.

Contracts
i. To maintain a register of all documentation related to contracts management and ensure their availability whenever required by Management;
ii. To draft contracts and others legal documents for the Fund as may be required by supervisor;
iii. To research and provides data to supervisor on implementation of contracts by the Fund;
iv. To assist in making follow-up on contracts implementation by the Fund’s clients and serve appropriate reminders and default notices as may be required;
v. To keep in safe custody documentation pertaining to contracts entered by
Fund; vi. To provide periodic reports on the status of Fund’s contracts and their performance;
vii. To facilitates correspondences with clients on contracts matters;
viii. To follow up with the Attorney General’s Chambers on contracts vetting and other related matters;
ix. To represent the Fund in courts of law and tribunals when assigned by the supervisor; and
x. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her superior from time to time.

1.20.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of bachelor’s degree in law (L.L.B) from recognized institutions. Must have passed Internship or Post graduate diploma in legal practice from Law School of Tanzania.

1.20.3 Salary Scale: NSSF 4

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years;
ii. People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate clearly in their application letter.
iii. Women are highly encouraged to apply;
iv. Applicants should route their application letter through their Regional
v. Managers and Directors for those who are in the headquarter;
vi. No candidate is allowed to apply for more than two (2) posts;
vii. For those who will apply for two (2) posts each post should have its own application;
viii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
ix. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
x. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates and transcripts;
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
A valid Professional Registration Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable).
Birth certificate.
x. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: -
• Form IV and form VI results slips.
• Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.
xi. An applicant who is retired/resigned from the Public Service should indicate reasons for resignation or retirement; xii. Management will have mandate to post qualified candidates to any working stations within the Fund Offices.
xiii. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiv. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
xv. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTVET).
xvi. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Director General, National Social Security Fund, P.O. Box 1322, Benjamin Mkapa Pension Towers, Azikiwe St, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
xvii. Deadline for application is 29th September, 2023;
xviii. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;
xix. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action.

NOTE: The number of vacancy positions for each working station is hereby attached as appendix No.1