1) Job Purpose:
To provide Head and leadership as well as general management of the Directorate of Legal Services and ensure company’s legal affairs are well managed and safeguarded.

2) Organizational Relationship:
Appointed by: The Board of Directors
Reports to: Director General

3) Key Roles and Responsibilities:
i. Provides legal advice to the TPA Management.
ii. Liaises with the Attorney General (AG) office on all pertaining legal matters.
iii. Liaises with the High Court and courts subordinate, other institutions, Government Ministries and Departments on legal matters and cases pertaining to TPA as a complainant or defendant.
iv. Responds to public legal inquires about TPA operations.
v. Advises and witnesses contracts, concessions and agreements involving TPA and other parties.
vi. Reviews and develops the company legal, procedures and recommends areas of improvement
vii. Conducts vetting and ensures safe custody of legal documents e.g. contracts, title deeds and official seal.
viii. Reviews legal reports and opinion on matters involving TPA claims for presentation to management
ix. Supervises day to day implementation of duties under the Department;
x. Supervises and appraises staff and identify their development and training needs;
xi. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

4) Personal Specifications, Qualifications and Experience:
i. A holder of LLM plus LLB. Knowledge in Maritime Laws and arbitral Disputes Resolution will be an added advantage.
ii. Be registered as an advocate of the High Court plus a minimum of 5 years post-graduation working experience in a reputable organization with 3 years in Senior Management in the relevant field.
iii. Must be computer Literate and Fluent in both English and Swahili.
iv. Age limit – below 45 years.

IV VARIOUS POSITIONS WITHIN ICT SERVICE DIRECTORATE
An improvement of ICT Services delivery has been identified as a key enabler to help TPA achieve its long-term goals. The ICT Services directorate has been revamped and TPA intends to recruit dynamic, committed and qualified individuals to fill 29 positions.

I. BACKGROUND:
Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) was established under the Ports Act No. 17 of 2004. The Authority is vested with the obligation and responsibility of developing, managing and promoting the maritime sector in Tanzania mainland.
The major role of TPA is to enhance the advantages of the geographical position of Tanzania’s maritime resources by fulfilling the following:
1. Promoting effective management and operations of sea and inland waterways ports.
2. Provision of services in relation to loading and unloading of cargo and passenger services at all ports.
3. Developing, promoting and managing port infrastructure and superstructure.
4. Maintaining port safety and security.

5. Entering into contractual obligations with other legal entities for provision of port service.
TPA’s vision is to lead the regional maritime trade and logistics services to excellence and its vision is to develop and manage ports that provide world class maritime services and promote excelling logistics services in eastern, central and southern Africa. Currently, TPA is undertaking substantial improvement measures to turn around its performance and maintain competitiveness within the region. As part of on-going improvements a number of job opportunities needs to be filled based on Government General Condition of Service.
These positions are exciting opportunities for highly motivated, entrepreneurial-minded and result-driven individuals. Such candidates should have the ability to priorities activities and exercise good judgment plus the ability to make economic and efficient decisions. They should also be prepared to handle multiple tasks and work in a constrained environment. Furthermore, prospective applicants should have high personal integrity and be able to work independently at any TPA stations in Tanzania.
The available positions together with their specific requirements are as follows:
II GENERAL CONDITIONS:

1. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old. However, applicants should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
2. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.
3. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
4. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:
· Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
· Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
· Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
· National Service (JKT) certificate as will be determined relevant.
· Computer Literacy
· Professional certificates from respective Boards
· One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
5. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
6. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
7. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will attract sanctioning of legal action.
8. Applicants currently employed in the public service should route their applications through their respective employers.
9. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010.
10. Applicants who have/were retired or terminated from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
11. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
12. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)
13. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
14. Deadline for application is 24th March 2017.
15. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate clearly.
16. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
17. In case where applicants have similar qualifications, an applicant who holds a National Service (JKT) certificate will be highly considered.
18. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on a date for interview.
19. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English through website www.ajira.go.tz
20. All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address:
http://portal.ajira.go.tz/
(This address can also be found at Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

NOTE: REMEMBER TO ATTACH AN APPLICATION LETTER.

APPLICATION LETTER SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
THE DIRECTOR GENERAL,
TANZANIA PORTS AUTHORITY
P. O. BOX 9184
DAR ES SALAAM