Legal and Recovery Officer Job Vacancy at BRAC Tanzania 2026
Job snapshot
BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited (BTFL) is hiring a Legal and Recovery Officer. The work centres on reconciliation, reporting, and financial controls. The post is based in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, closing on September 30, 2026.
| Role | Legal and Recovery Officer |
|---|---|
| Employer | BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited (BTFL) |
| Location | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania |
| Deadline | September 30, 2026 |
BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited (BTFL) operates a finance function with reconciliation and reporting at its core.
Role overview
The Legal and Recovery Officer will provide comprehensive legal expertise, develop strategies for recovering overdue loans, review corporate and credit documentation, interpret legislation, and represent the organization in civil, recovery, and labor litigations across court jurisdictions.
BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited (BTFL) is the largest microfinance organization in Tanzania, dedicated to responsibly providing financial services to people at the bottom of the pyramid.
Key responsibilities
- Job ID: 144824.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of legal practice experience, with a heavy emphasis on litigation, recovery cases, labor laws, and financial institution regulations.
- Legal and Recovery Officer.
- Core Competencies: Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities; sound judgment; excellent written and verbal English communication; capacity to manage high-pressure deadlines.
- Safeguarding: Promote safeguarding standards, ensure a work environment free from harassment or abuse, and follow reporting procedures for every incidents.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Must be a Registered Advocate.
- Documentation & Review: Review and perfect credit facility documentation, draft contracts, review fraud investigation reports, and recommending necessary legal actions.
- Training & Advisory: Train staff on operational legal issues, assist in identifying genuine securities, and help update internal company policies and procedures.
- Recovery Management: Formulate strategies for overdue loan collection and follow up on recovery cases at Primary Courts, District Courts, the High Court, and Land and Housing Tribunals.
- Technical skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research methodologies.
- Reporting & Analysis: Submit monthly and annual reports detailing active legal suits, credit recovery progress, exposure analyses, and risk mitigation strategies.
- BTFL focuses particularly on economically empowering women in rural and hard-to-reach areas to foster self-employment and financial resilience.
- Litigation & Compliance: Represent BTFL in court proceedings, liaise with police on reported cases, hold watching briefs in criminal matters, and offer advice on microfinance legislation and proactive compliance.
- About BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of legal practice experience, with a heavy emphasis on litigation, recovery cases, labor laws, and financial institution regulations. Legal and Recovery Officer.
- Core Competencies: Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities; sound judgment; excellent written and verbal English communication; capacity to manage high-pressure deadlines.
- Technical skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research methodologies.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Must be a Registered Advocate.
Key skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Microsoft Excel & Office
- Financial Accounting
- Auditing & Controls
- Financial Analysis
- Budget Management
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter via email to.
📧 recruitment.tanzania@brac.co.tz.
Only complete applications submitted by 30 September 2026 will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Email recruitment.tanzania@brac.co.tz
Common questions
- What role is open?
- BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited (BTFL) is recruiting a Legal and Recovery Officer.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
- When does it close?
- The closing date is September 30, 2026.
- How do I apply?
- Email your application using this address: Email recruitment.tanzania@brac.co.tz
Jobconnect application guidance
Before applying for Legal and Recovery Officer Job Vacancy, review the requirements carefully, tailor your CV to the role, and follow the instructions shown in the advert before Sep 30, 2026.
- For finance roles, highlight accuracy, reporting tools, cash handling, compliance, risk control, and measurable results.
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Advert requirement: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Must be a Registered Advocate. Which registration or licence do you hold that matches this requirement, and what is its current status? State the type, issuing body and validity. Do not put private document numbers in a public answer.
Advert requirement: Experience: Minimum of 2 years of legal practice experience, with a heavy emphasis on litigation, recovery cases, labor laws, and financial institution regulations. Legal and Recovery Officer. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: Technical skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research methodologies. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
Advert requirement: Core Competencies: Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities; sound judgment; excellent written and verbal English communication; capacity to manage high-pressure deadlines. Describe a real task where you used this language or communication skill. Explain the audience, the message and how you checked understanding. Use your own example.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Legal and Recovery Officer Job Vacancy position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Legal and Recovery Officer Job Vacancy. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Education: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Must be a Registered Advocate. Experience: Minimum of 2 year.
I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Recovery Management: Formulate strategies for overdue loan collection and follow up on recovery cases at Primary Courts, District Courts, the High Court, and Land and Hou.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Sep 30, 2026.
Thank you for considering my application.
How to apply for this job
For Legal and Recovery Officer Job Vacancy, use the method in this advert and finish before September 30, 2026.
- Prepare a PDF cover letter and CV named with your full name.
- Email your application to recruitment.tanzania@brac.co.tz using the subject line for Legal and Recovery Officer Job Vacancy at BRAC Tanzania 2026.
- Attach only the documents listed in this advert. Submit before September 30, 2026.
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