Main Responsibilities include:
• To coordinate assignment of briefs to advocates;
• To extract information from briefs for the purpose of strategic litigation;
• To develop and update a simple training program for client in-take and counseling aimed at volunteers and paralegals;
• To oversee the work of staff, volunteers, paralegals at national and chapter level, conducting site visits as needed;
• To ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct for Legal Aid Providers;,
• To report quarterly on the quantity and nature of briefs received, assigned, and declined, and maintain detailed database of assigned, briefs e.g. advocate, dates, status;
• To establish and maintain links with prisons personnel and a referral mechanism/system for prisoners/remandees in need of legal aid;
• To maintain links with the Legal Aid Providers to ensure effective cross-communication and an efficient referral system;
• To maintain links with the Legal Aid Network for national legal aid issues, especially issues relating to formal incorporation of paralegals;
• To identify funding opportunities and prepare funding proposals for the Legal Aid program;
• To manage Legal Aid Program grants and expenditures.

Qualifications:
• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a reputable/accredited institution.
• Possession of a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Preferably, an Advocate with litigation experience.
• At least 3 years progressive, professional working experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to using law progressively to advance public interest issues.
• Experience in fundraising.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and on a wide range of tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and as a member of a team.
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly and effectively with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

MODE OF APPLICATION
If you are interested and qualified for the position and wish to join a dynamic and fast-paced working environment of Tanganyika Law Society, KINDLY apply in confidence by submitting an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (Cv), certified copies of your practicing certificates, academic certificates and the names and contact information of three referees. Applications should reach Tanganyika Law Society no later than August 4, 2015 at 16:30 hrs
Application documents should be addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer,
Tanganyika Law Society.
P.O. Box 2148,
Dar es Salaam.

Application can also be done electronically by submitting to the following email: recruit@tls.or.tz ; or munisie@tls.or.tz