LEGAL CONSULTANCY ON RETAINERSHIP BASIS

SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania (SOS CVTZ)is locally registered non-government organization affiliated to SOS Children’s Villages International, a worldwide childcare organization that provides children who have lost parental care with a permanent home and help them shape their own future by assisting them to recognize their individual abilities, interest and talents; by investing in their education and developing their skills for them to be successful and contributing members of their society. SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania assist families, communities and government to assume their responsibilities, in ensuring that children have access to the services required to fulfil their survival, development, protection and participation rights. Its operation centres around two major programmes i.e. Alternative Care (Family Like Care) and Family Strengthening Programmes. SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania & Zanzibarstarted its operations in 1991 and currently operates in Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Iringa and Zanzibar (Unguja and Pemba).

Brief of the assignment:

SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is looking for a reputable law firm which will support and provide legal advice / guidance to the organization and represent the organization in different legal entities as per the need.To provide comprehensive legal advice to SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania in relation to contract development, design and management. Advising and assisting with issues relating to SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania’s basic country agreement with the Government of United Republic ofTanzania. Provision of legal audit services in the business of the client, including but not limited to legal due diligence on the client’s current and prospective business and always ensuring that the business of the client is conducted within the ambit of the law.Dealing with any other matter that SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania may from time to time refer by written notice.

The legal firm should possess the following knowledge and skills:

A detailed company profile with personnel holding a Masters’ degree with specialization in employment and labor relations act, industrial relations or any related field.

At least ten years relevant experience in providing legal services of the same matter.

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Submission of a proposal to offer services will include:

The organization detailed profile

A listing of organizations where similar service is being/has been offered CVs of key personnel in the firm

Completed proposals, including all the requirements and details specified should be sent through [email protected] to National Director, SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania, National Office, White Star Tower (Ground Floor),KikoAvenue,Mikocheni.

Closing date for receiving the applications is 30th April 2020.