JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Tanganyika Law Society-TLS is a bar association of Tanzania
mainland, founded in 1954, by the Act of parliament – the Tanganyika Law
Society Ordinance, chapter 344 of the Laws. In an effort to improve its
Secretariat team, TLS intends to fill the following vacancies:-
1.
Program Officer – Member Services: (1 Post)- Re advertised Overview:
Reporting to the Programmes Manager, the position supports TLS to
strengthen and enhance the competence and professionalism of its members through
the provision of excellent continuing professional development seminars,
safeguarding ethical practice and the provision of effective and timely
communication with its members, stakeholders and the public on legal
information/developments. The Position will head the Member Services Programme.
Minimum Qualifications and Competency
·
Bachelor Degree in Law;
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Have attended Law School of Tanzania;
·
Five years work experience with
at least two years in mid-level management position will be an added advantage;
·
High level of understanding of
the legal profession in Tanzania and functions of the Law Society;
·
Experience in working with membership organizations
with more than 3000 members;
·
Customer service skills and the
ability to develop and maintain relationships with members and external
stakeholders;
Key Responsibilities:
·
Responsible for oversight for the CLE/CPD program
·
Responsible for developing and managing TLS member
services programs
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Develop strong institutional
linkage the regional and International bar Associations, judiciary and other
stakeholders
·
Develop and Manage programs to
enhance TLS members welfare and profession’s ethical compliance
2. Assistant Programme Officer –
Continuing Legal Education (CLE):
Overview:
Reporting to the Programme Officer – Member Services, the CLE Officer
basic function is to promote professional development and continuing education
of TLS members, and to design ongoing and long-term improvements to the TLS CLE
programme.
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Bachelor Degree in Law with qualification in
Bachelor/Diploma in Education
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Experience in Continuing
Professional Development Programmes/curriculum development will be an added
advantage
·
A good understanding of the
Tanzanian legal profession landscape;
·
Excellent professional facilitation/moderation
skills
·
personal initiative and the ability to offer new
ideas;
·
organizational and planning
skills to manage the highly packed annual CLE schedule and meet its objectives
Key Responsibilities:
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Responsible for the development and successful
implementation of TLS CLE Curriculum
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Develop new and innovative methods of CLE delivery
relevant to learner needs
·
Regularly review and advice on CLE Regulations,
policies, procedures and Calendar;
·
Work with the Marketing and Public
Relations Officer to develop and implement annual marketing plan for the CLE
Programme
·
Periodical prepare information
for the TLS members and ensure that there is a buy-in of the members about the
TLS CLE programme
3. Procurement Officer (1 Position)
Overview:
Reports to the Human Resource and Administration Manager. The
procurement officer provides procurement expertise and assists stakeholders to
plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet
organizational and business objectives.
Minimum Qualifications and Competencies:
·
Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Procurement and
Supplies /Logistics or its equivalent.
·
Two (2) years previous experience
as procurement officer or related position is an added advantage
·
Registration by Procurement and
Supplies Professionals and Technician Board (PSPTB) is an added advantage
·
Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement
regulations, processes, policy, and systems
·
Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer
contracts
Key Responsibilities:
1.
Validate stakeholder business
needs, compile and source market information, and assist in analyzing markets
and assessing risk to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions
2.
Conduct sourcing activities in
accordance with established policies and procedures to meet business needs and
participate in negotiation to establish and review supply arrangement that will
deliver value for money procurement outcomes
3.
Implement and contribute to the
development of contract management plans, resolve issues, monitor performance
and negotiate contract variations through effective supplier relationships to
enhance business outcomes.
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5.
Maintain and update procurement
records and generate reports on procurement and contract activity
4. Marketing and Public Relations
Officer
Overview:
Reporting to Business Development Manager the
position will be responsible for providing marketing support to a number of
business areas within the Law Society. The position is also responsible for
internal and external public relations that enhance member engagement and
create positive public impression.
Minimum Qualifications and Competencies:
·
Holder of Bachelor’s degree or
equivalent in Journalism/Mass Communication/Public Relations or Marketing from
a recognized Institution.
·
Training on Marketing from a recognized Institution
is an added advantage.
·
Two year work experience in mid level Management is
an added advantage
·
Proven working experience in public relations and
marketing fields;
·
Solid experience with social media including blogs,
Face book, Twitter, etc.
·
Skills in graphics designing is an added advantage
and
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Demonstrable experience in Event planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Public Relations:
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Coordinate all public relations activities and
events and manage all PR issues;
·
Leverage existing media
relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media
·
Manage media inquiries and
interview requests
·
Create content for press releases, feature
articles, keynote presentations and speeches;
·
Oversee the publication of TLS monthly newsletter
and quarterly Wakili Bulletin;
·
Edit and update promotional materials and
publications (brochures, videos, social media posts.)
·
Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results on a
quarterly basis;
Marketing:
·
Design, implement and facilitate annual marketing
plan for the organization;
·
Support and facilitate development and
implementation of selected marketing policies;
·
Translate different TLS business
units objectives and strategies to develop brand portfolio objectives and
strategies;
·
Plan and administer TLS marketing
operations budget;
·
Negotiate with media agents to secure agreements
for translation of materials into other media;
·
Provide technical and
administrative support to the TLS Marketing and Public Relations Committee.
Salary and Benefits:
Successful
candidates will receive attractive packages based on TLS salary scale
commensurate with her/his qualifications and experience, inclusive of fringe
benefits.
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Mode of Application:
If you
are qualified kindly apply by submitting an application letter at the address
below Enclosing
Updated Curriculum Vitae, Copies academic of
certificates, Contact address of candidates including a day time telephone
number(s) and email addresses and names and contact address of two referees,
one of whom should be work related.
All applications for respective positions should be clearly marked on top of the envelope e.g.
“APPLICATION FOR A POSITION OF
....................”
Applications
should reach the Tanganyika Law Society no
later than 8th January, 2018 at 1700hrs.
Application
documents should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Tanganyika Law Society,
Plot No. 391/Chato Street
Regent Estate,
P.O. Box 2148,
DAR ES
SALAAM
Application can also be done electronically by submitting to the following email:
info@tls.or.tz.
Inquiries will not be responded
to; only short listed applicants will be contacted for interview.
Secretariat: Plot 391,
Chato Street, Regent Estate, Off Ally Hassan Mwinyi Road, Near AAR Hospital ,
Morocco, Postal Address: P. O. Box 2148, Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania, East Africa, Telephone: (255-
22)2775313/ Fax: (255-22)2775314 E-mail: info@tls.or.tz, Website: www.tls.or.tz
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