Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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 share holding basis. With the registered Head Office being in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, TAZARA has two Regional Administrative Centres - one in Mpika, Zambia and the other in Dar es Salaam. The position of Corporation Secretary has fallen vacant at the Head Office, in Tanzania. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the vacant position.
Job Title: Corporation Secretary (Cs)
Reporting to : Managing Director
Salary Scale : Contract
Location: Head office, Dar es salaam
Number of Positions: 1

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 safeguarding Authority interests and asset utilization.
Key Responsibilities:
a) Providing legal, administrative and secretarial services to the Board of Directors and Council of Ministers.
b) .b) Coordinating the interpretation and implementation of the Authority's policy decisions and ensuring that directives thereof are strictly adhered to.
c) Vetting all Agreements to loans, asset acquisitions and property rentals and ensuring strict adherence to laid down conditions/stipulations.
d) Litigating on behalf of the Authority in all court cases and advising Senior Legal Counsels and Legal Officers involved in the litigations to ensure adequate representation of TAZARA interests
e) Carrying out research on interpretations of the Labour Laws 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 Title Deeds for all TAZARA land and coordinating with the relevant institutions in both states on matters pertaining to real estate i.e. property and Land;
Qualifications and Experience:
a) Form four Certificate.
b) L.L.B Degree from any accredited University.
c) Legal Practising Certificate.
d) An active member in good standing of the Bar of Tanganyika.
e) Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
f) At least five years of relevant working experience.
Conditions of Service
TAZARA conditions of employment apply. This appointment is on three (3) years Fixed Term Contract of Employment, subject to renewal by mutual agreement.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Candidates who meet the specified requirements need to apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates, names and addresses of three traceable referees. Closing date for receiving application letters is 4th June, 2021.
Notes:
a) Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
b) Only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.
c) Faxed or electronic applications will NOT be accepted.
Human resources Manager
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA)
Head Office, Julius Nyerere Road
P.O. Box 2834 DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

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