Legal Officer
2026-06-20T20:01:21+00:00
Zanzibar Revenue Authority
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TEMPORARY
Mazizini, First Floor, Room No. 113
Unguja
Tanzania
00000
Tanzania
Public Administration, and Government
Legal, Civil & Government
2026-06-28T17:00:00+00:00
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The Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) is a government institution established under the Zanzibar Revenue Authority Act No. 11 of 2022, mandated to collect government revenue efficiently and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. As part of its efforts to strengthen legal and regulatory compliance functions, ZRA is inviting qualified Zanzibari citizens to apply for the position of Legal Officer on a temporary employment basis for a period of twelve months in Unguja.
The Legal Officer will support the Authority by providing legal assistance in matters related to taxation, contracts, employment issues, and regulatory compliance. The role requires a highly ethical and analytical individual capable of conducting legal research, preparing legal opinions, and assisting in the management of legal matters affecting the Authority.
Responsibilities or duties
- Assist in providing legal advice and guidance to the Authority on various legal matters
- Support the interpretation and application of laws, regulations, and policies relevant to the Authority’s operations
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing contracts, agreements, and legal documents
- Participate in the management and follow-up of legal cases involving the Authority
- Conduct legal research on taxation, employment, contractual, and administrative matters
- Prepare legal opinions, reports, and recommendations based on research findings
- Assist in ensuring the Authority complies with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requirements
- Support legal documentation and record management activities
- Monitor legal developments that may affect the Authority’s operations and advise accordingly
- Assist in reviewing policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance
- Participate in meetings and discussions requiring legal input when assigned
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
- Must be a Zanzibari citizen
- Bachelor of Revenue Law or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized institution
- Must be 30 years of age or below
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in office applications
- Knowledge of Tax Laws, Employment Laws, and Contract Laws
- Understanding of legal research methodologies and legal drafting techniques
- Ability to analyze legal issues and provide practical recommendations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prepare legal opinions, reports, and legal correspondence
- High level of integrity, honesty, and professional ethics
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision
Experience needed
Not specified.
- Assist in providing legal advice and guidance to the Authority on various legal matters
- Support the interpretation and application of laws, regulations, and policies relevant to the Authority’s operations
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing contracts, agreements, and legal documents
- Participate in the management and follow-up of legal cases involving the Authority
- Conduct legal research on taxation, employment, contractual, and administrative matters
- Prepare legal opinions, reports, and recommendations based on research findings
- Assist in ensuring the Authority complies with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requirements
- Support legal documentation and record management activities
- Monitor legal developments that may affect the Authority’s operations and advise accordingly
- Assist in reviewing policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance
- Participate in meetings and discussions requiring legal input when assigned
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in office applications
- Knowledge of Tax Laws, Employment Laws, and Contract Laws
- Understanding of legal research methodologies and legal drafting techniques
- Ability to analyze legal issues and provide practical recommendations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prepare legal opinions, reports, and legal correspondence
- High level of integrity, honesty, and professional ethics
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision
- Must be a Zanzibari citizen
- Bachelor of Revenue Law or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized institution
- Must be 30 years of age or below
No Requirements
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Vacancy title:
Legal Officer
[Type: TEMPORARY, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Legal, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
Zanzibar Revenue Authority
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, June 28 2026
Duty Station:
Mazizini, First Floor, Room No. 113 | Unguja | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, June 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) is a government institution established under the Zanzibar Revenue Authority Act No. 11 of 2022, mandated to collect government revenue efficiently and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. As part of its efforts to strengthen legal and regulatory compliance functions, ZRA is inviting qualified Zanzibari citizens to apply for the position of Legal Officer on a temporary employment basis for a period of twelve months in Unguja.
The Legal Officer will support the Authority by providing legal assistance in matters related to taxation, contracts, employment issues, and regulatory compliance. The role requires a highly ethical and analytical individual capable of conducting legal research, preparing legal opinions, and assisting in the management of legal matters affecting the Authority.
Responsibilities or duties
- Assist in providing legal advice and guidance to the Authority on various legal matters
- Support the interpretation and application of laws, regulations, and policies relevant to the Authority’s operations
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing contracts, agreements, and legal documents
- Participate in the management and follow-up of legal cases involving the Authority
- Conduct legal research on taxation, employment, contractual, and administrative matters
- Prepare legal opinions, reports, and recommendations based on research findings
- Assist in ensuring the Authority complies with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requirements
- Support legal documentation and record management activities
- Monitor legal developments that may affect the Authority’s operations and advise accordingly
- Assist in reviewing policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance
- Participate in meetings and discussions requiring legal input when assigned
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
- Must be a Zanzibari citizen
- Bachelor of Revenue Law or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized institution
- Must be 30 years of age or below
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in office applications
- Knowledge of Tax Laws, Employment Laws, and Contract Laws
- Understanding of legal research methodologies and legal drafting techniques
- Ability to analyze legal issues and provide practical recommendations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prepare legal opinions, reports, and legal correspondence
- High level of integrity, honesty, and professional ethics
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision
Experience needed
Not specified.
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Applicants should submit a handwritten application letter accompanied by the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of academic certificates
- Copy of birth certificate
- Copy of Zanzibar Resident ID (Kitambulisho cha Mzanzibari Mkaazi)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
Applications should be addressed to:
Commissioner General
Zanzibar Revenue Authority
P.O. Box 2072, Zanzibar
Applications must be delivered in person to the ZRA Headquarters, Mazizini, First Floor, Room No. 113, during working hours.
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