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Senior Legal Officer Transfer Opportunity – Public Service Recruitment Secretariat 2026
The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS), under the Office of the President, has announced a transfer opportunity for one (1) Senior Legal Officer position. The opportunity is open to qualified Tanzanian public servants who meet the required qualifications and experience.
The announcement was issued on 29 September 2026 and invites eligible public servants to apply for the available transfer position.
Senior Legal Officer – 1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Providing legal advice and assistance to the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat.
- Making recommendations for improvements in the preparation of legal bills, laws and subsidiary legislation, while working closely with the Office of the Attorney General.
- Following up on court cases involving the Secretariat in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General.
- Supervising the preparation and review of various legal documents.
- Participating in discussions and meetings that require legal expertise.
- Working with the Office of the Attorney General in handling civil litigation involving the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must be public servants who meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a government-recognized institution.
- At least seven (7) years of relevant work experience.
- Successful completion of legal internship training or studies at the Law School of Tanzania.
- Registration as an advocate of the High Court.
- Must have worked for the current employer for at least three (3) years.
- Must be prepared to meet the costs associated with the transfer.
Salary Scale
The salary will be based on the salary structure provided under the institution's approved career development scheme.
General Application Requirements
Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens and public servants. The applicant must also have reached the Senior level in the public service.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate their disability details in the recruitment system for information purposes.
Applicants are required to submit:
- A certified birth certificate.
- A detailed CV containing reliable contact details and the names of three reliable referees.
- Certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
- Form Four and Form Six certificates, where applicable.
- Relevant postgraduate, degree, diploma and certificate qualifications.
- Computer certificate, where applicable.
Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results, and Form IV or Form VI results slips will not be accepted. Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must ensure their certificates have been verified and approved by the relevant authorities, including TCU, NECTA and NACTVET, as applicable.
Applicants who submit forged information or qualifications will be subject to legal action.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is 12 October 2026.
How to Apply
Applicants should attach a signed application letter, approved by their employer, together with the required academic certificates.
The application letter should be addressed to:
Secretary
Office of the President
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
Mahakama Street
Tambukareli Area
P.O. Box 2320
Dodoma, Tanzania.
All applications must be submitted electronically through the Ajira Recruitment Portal. The official portal address provided in the announcement is:
http://portal.ajira.go.tz/
Applicants can also access the Recruitment Portal through the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat website. Applications submitted outside the procedure specified in the announcement will not be considered.
Important Information
This is a transfer opportunity, meaning it is specifically intended for eligible Tanzanian public servants who meet the stated requirements. Applicants should carefully review the qualifications, required documents and application procedure before submitting their applications.
Application Deadline: 12 October 2026
Position: Senior Legal Officer – 1 Post
Application Method: Online through the Ajira Recruitment Portal
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