Legal Advisor (Retainer Basis)

ECSA-HC invites applications from qualified legal firms to provide legal advisory services on a retainer basis. The selected firm will provide legal support on matters related to institutional governance, contracts, compliance, dispute resolution, and other legal issues relevant to the Organization's operations.

• Public International Law: Privileges and immunities, status agreements with host countries, treaties, and memoranda of understanding (MOUs)
• Institutional Governance: Governance structures, rules of procedure for governing bodies, resolutions, and legal interpretation of constitutive documents
• Contract & Commercial Law: Drafting and negotiating complex high-value contracts, procurement contracts, licensing agreements, consultancy and partnership agreements
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management: International arbitration, mediation, litigation including employment and contractual disputes
• Administrative & Employment Law: Internal justice systems, staff regulations, rules, and complex personnel matters within international administrative law
• Regulatory Compliance: International sanctions regimes, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and data protection regulations
• Ethics & Investigations: Independent internal investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), and harassment
• Specialized Advisory: Intellectual property, environmental law, or maritime law depending on organizational mandate
• Diplomatic Relations: Operations of international and diplomatic organizations, including immunities and privileges

• International Reputation: A recognized firm with a proven track record advising major international organizations, governmental bodies, or multinational corporations on complex cross-border matters
• Relevant Experience: Demonstrable experience (10+ years) in the specified practice areas with relevant client references and case studies
• Global/Regional Footprint & Local Expertise: Network of offices or formal alliances in key geographic regions where the Organization operates
• Multilingual Capabilities: Ability to provide advice and draft legal instruments in official languages of the Organization
• Conflict of Interest: Robust internal procedures to identify and manage conflicts of interest
• Partner-in-Charge: A senior partner with 15+ years experience advising international clients
• Relationship Partner / Managing Associate: Key point of contact for day-to-day liaison
• Specialized Lawyers: Team of associates and senior associates with expertise in required practice areas

• Brief Application Letter stating suitability for providing the services
• Firm Overview: History, global structure, and overall philosophy
• Relevant Experience: Detailed description with anonymized client references and selected case studies
• Proposed Team: CVs of all key proposed team members
• Fee Structure: Detailed explanation of fee arrangements, billing rates, and pricing models
• Certifications: Confirmation of ability to work in required languages and no conflicts of interest
• Copy of company registration documents and tax clearance certificate

Submit applications to The Director General, East, Central and Southern Africa-Health Community, Plot 157 Oloirien, Njiro Road, P.O. Box 1009 Arusha, Tanzania. Applications that have not met all criteria will not be accepted. Only firms who have met all requirements and been selected for interview will be contacted.