THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENTS OFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/G/53

2nd June, 2015

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
On behalf of Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 6 vacant posts in the above Public
Institution.
NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject
of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make
the application invalid.
v. 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.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will
necessitate to legal action
ix.
Applicants currently employed in the public service should route their application
letters through their respective employers.
x. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should
not apply.
xi. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level
education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania
(NECTA)
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Deadline for application is 16th June, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are encouraged to apply and are
supposed to indicate in their application letter.
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xviii.
Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS.
HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary
Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat,
P. O. Box 63100
DAR ES SALAAM.

OR

Katibu
Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Utumishi wa Umma,
S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.

1.0 MINISTRY OF CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL AFFAIRS

The Law Reform Commission of Tanzania is established under Cap 171 of the Laws of
the United Republic. Its main function is to take and keep under review all laws of the
United Republic of Tanzania with a view to its systematic development and reform.
1.1 COMMISSIONER 2 POSTS (FULL TIME)
1.1.1 REPORTS TO CHAIRPERSON OF THE LAW REFORM COMMISSION OF
TANZANIA
1.1.2 DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM
1.1.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate as members of the Commission in the formulation and implementation of

major policy decisions of the Commission.

Direct, supervise and oversee the functions of the Commission.

Assist the Chairperson to discharge the functions of the Commission.

Carry out any other duties that may be assigned to him by the Chairperson.

1.1.4 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Law

Hold or has previously held a high judicial office in the United Republic for not less
than five years; or

Enrolled as an advocate in the United Republic of Tanzania and has practiced in the
High Court not less than five years and eligible for appointment to the Court of
Appeal of Tanzania; or

Teaching experience in law at the University level or other Institution of equivalent

for not less than five years; or

A person with special qualifications, training or experience in the social, economic or

political affairs of Tanzania;

Strong commitment in legal research and reforms;

Good command of both English and Swahili languages.

1.1.4 DURATION

The Commissioners will serve for three years. The contract is renewable.

1.2 COMMISSIONER 4 POSTS (PART TIME)

1.2.1 REPORTS TO CHAIRPERSON OF THE LAW REFORM COMMISSION OF
TANZANIA
1.2.3 DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM
1.2.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate as members of the Commission in the formulation and implementation of

major policy decisions of the Commission.

Direct, supervise and oversee the functions of the Commission.

Assist the Chairperson to discharge the functions of the Commission.

Carry out any other duties that may be assigned to him by the Chairperson.

1.2.4 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Law

Hold or has previously held a high judicial office in the United Republic for not less
than five years; or

Enrolled as an advocate in the United Republic of Tanzania and has practiced in the
High Court not less than five years and eligible for appointment to the Court of
Appeal of Tanzania; or

Teaching experience in law at the University level or other Institution of equivalent

for not less than five years; or

A person with special qualifications, training or experience in the social, economic or

political affairs of Tanzania;

Strong commitment in legal research and reforms;

Good command of both English and Swahili languages.

1.2.5 DURATION

The Commissioners will serve for three years. The contract is renewable.

X.M. DAUDI
Secretary
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat