Lawyer – 4 Positions

The Tanzania Teachers’ Union (CWT) is inviting applications from qualified Tanzanian advocates to fill four Lawyer positions. As a national trade union representing teachers across Mainland Tanzania, CWT provides legal representation, employment support, and professional advocacy for its members.

This opportunity is ideal for legal professionals who are passionate about labour law, employment relations, and protecting the rights of teachers. Successful candidates will work with courts, government institutions, and employers to resolve legal and workplace disputes.

Why Join CWT?

Joining CWT offers the chance to build a meaningful legal career while contributing to the protection of teachers’ rights throughout Tanzania. The Union operates across all regions and districts, providing a stable and rewarding professional environment.

About the Position

Position: Lawyer

Number of Positions: 4

Organization: Tanzania Teachers’ Union (CWT)

Location: Anywhere in Mainland Tanzania

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Tanzanian citizen

• Not more than 45 years of age

  

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university

• Graduated from the School of Law and admitted as an Advocate

• Excellent written and spoken Kiswahili and English

• Computer literacy

• Applicants with a teaching qualification or teaching background will have an added advantage

• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will:

• Represent the Union and its members before courts and relevant dispute-resolution institutions

• Read, interpret, and apply laws and legal documents

• Provide legal advice to teachers and the Union

• Handle employment and labour disputes involving teachers

• Follow up on legal and employment matters with government offices and employers

• Support the implementation and resolution of workplace challenges affecting teachers

General Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:

• Application letter (in Kiswahili or English)

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Birth certificate

• Copies of Form Four and Form Six certificates (where applicable)

• Professional and academic certificates

• One recent passport-size photograph with the applicant’s name written on the back

• Names and contacts of three reliable referees

• Verified certificates from TCU and NECTA for applicants who studied outside Tanzania

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications together with all required supporting documents before the closing date. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Katibu Mkuu
Chama cha Walimu Tanzania,
S.L.P. 3077,DODOMA.

Barua pepe: [email protected]

Application Deadline: 1 September 2026 at 4:00 PM

Final Thought

This is a valuable opportunity for qualified advocates seeking to make a meaningful impact in labour relations and education. Candidates should ensure all legal qualifications, supporting documents, and referees are included before submitting their application.