BACKGROUND OF TADB
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank Limited (TADB) is a Government Institution established under the Companies Act, 2002 and licensed under the provisions of the Banking and Financial Institutions Act No 5 of 2006 and the Banking and Financial Institutions (Development Finance) Regulations, 2012.
The bank has the following key objectives:
To catalyze credit delivery to the agricultural sector and thereby accelerate agricultural growth;
To lead, as an apex agricultural financing bank, in capacity building strategies and programmes to strengthen the agriculture financial value chain;
To be an important player in the implementation of the Government’s development vision, policies and programmes, including but not limited to the Tanzania Development Vision 2015, Agricultural Sector Development Programme, Kilimo Kwanza Initiative, Second-Generation Financial Sector Reforms as well as in the furtherance of the National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty for Mainland Tanzania (MKUKUTA), and Zanzibar Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (MKUZA);
To build on existing agro-financing activities through provision of short, medium and long-term facilities to the following: smallholder farmers’ groups, savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOS), community banks, commercial banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) that are active in lending to the agricultural sector;
To coordinate and monitor agriculture and rural lending activities with a view to maximizing the impact of agricultural growth by working closely with the Ministries and institutions responsible for Agriculture, Regional Administration as well as the numerous players active in this sector;
To assist the Government in implementing its policies on enhancing financial inclusion and economic empowerment in the rural areas.
Nature and Scope
The successful candidate will report to the Head of Legal Services and Board Secretary. He/She will be responsible for carrying out legal and Board/Management secretariat duties, including ensuring that the bank is well advised on all legal issues involving its operations.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Head of Legal Services and Board Secretary on any matters related to legal undertakings involving the bank;
Coordinate preparation, execution and registration of contracts and other legal documents;
Prepare documents for civil suits/litigations;
Investigate statutory registers to determine legal status of loan applications, securities held by them and borrowing capacities;
Prepare, execute, register, monitor and keep custody of loan documents, statutory registrations and pre-disbursement conditions;
Represent the bank in Courts of Law and Tribunals;
Assist the Head of Legal Services and Board Secretary on all matters including Board secretarial duties; Carry out any other related duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Supervisor from time to time. Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
Master’s Degree/Postgraduate qualifications in Law.
Minimum of four (4) years’ post-qualification experience in a corporate law environment, two (2) of which must be at Senior Officer level.
Admission as Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania.
Ability to assess material evidence and advice on appropriate legal measures.
Ability to deliver accurate, concise and timely minutes of meetings and other records of the bank’s engagements;
Keeps abreast of legal issues that affect the business of the employer, in this case the bank.
Strong written and communication skills with ability to write documentation in a concise and focused style;
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer literate.
REMUNERATION
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer. The bank offers an attractive remuneration package, career development opportunities and excellent working environment.
MODE OF APPLICATION AND DEADLINE
Qualified candidates should apply in writing to or lodge their applications at the address shown below, enclosing:
1. Application letter showing how they meet the requirements of the position;
2. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;
3. Contacts stating name in full, physical address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the candidate; 4. Certified copies of relevant certificates
5. Names and full contacts of three (3) referees.
Closing date: Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 4.00 pm on Friday, 22nd September 2017. Managing Director, Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank, 3rd Floor Acacia Estates Building, Plot 84 Kinondoni Road, P.O. Box 63372, 14109 DAR ES SALAAM. Email: info@tadb.co.tz For further information, please visit the Bank’s website: www.tadb.co.tz
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