The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a public institution mandated to develop and facilitate the provision of quality housing and commercial buildings across Tanzania. Established under Act No. 45 of 1962 and reconstituted under Act No. 2 of 1990, the Corporation operates on commercial principles while continuing to fulfill its mandate of addressing urban housing challenges. In line with its vision of becoming a leading real estate development and management firm in Africa, NHC is seeking to recruit qualified and competent Tanzanians for the position of Legal Officer II.

The Legal Officer II will be responsible for providing legal support to the Corporation in matters relating to contracts, agreements, legal compliance, and risk management. The officer will assist in safeguarding the Corporation’s legal interests by ensuring that contractual obligations and legal procedures are properly managed and monitored.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing and administering draft agreements, contracts, and other legal documents between the National Housing Corporation and the public.
• Monitoring contract terminations, renewals, and extensions while maintaining proper contractual records and documentation.
• Reviewing and improving risk identification and management processes for existing contracts and advising the supervisor accordingly.
• Monitoring and evaluating contract performance, providing legal opinions, and reporting any indications of disputes to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must possess:

• A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Successful completion of Practical Legal Training from the Law School of Tanzania.

Salary Scale

The successful candidate will be appointed under Salary Scale TC 3.

Applicants must also meet the following general conditions:

• Must be a Tanzanian citizen aged not above 45 years.
• Must be willing to work anywhere within the United Republic of Tanzania.
• Must attach an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contact details, including postal address, email, and telephone numbers.
• Must submit certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts, Form IV and VI certificates, professional certificates, and a birth certificate.
• Result slips, testimonials, and partial transcripts will not be accepted.
• Must provide names and valid contacts of three reputable referees.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure verification by NECTA, TCU, or NACTE where applicable.
• Applicants with special needs or disabilities are encouraged to indicate them clearly in their applications.

Mode of Application

All interested candidates are required to submit their applications through the official NHC recruitment portal at https://ajira.nhc.co.tz. Applicants should complete the online application process and ensure all required documents are properly uploaded before submission.

A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Director General, National Housing Corporation, P.O. Box 2977, Dar es Salaam.

The deadline for submitting applications is 12 June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submission of forged certificates or false information will result in legal action.