Job Vacancy at Umodzi Microfinance Limited: Internal Company Secretary & Legal Officer – Tanzania, October 2026

About Umodzi Microfinance Limited

Umodzi Microfinance Limited is a Tier 2 microfinance company in Tanzania regulated by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) and operating under Umoja Microfinance International LLC. The company provides accessible, customer-focused financial solutions to support businesses in achieving their financial goals.

The company is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Internal Company Secretary & Legal Officer.

Position: Internal Company Secretary & Legal Officer

Location: Tanzania
Job Posted: 21 October 2026
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will oversee the company’s legal, corporate governance, and compliance matters, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. The role will also provide legal advice to management and support effective company secretarial functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with corporate laws, regulations, and applicable legal requirements.
• Draft, review, and manage legal documents, contracts, and other agreements.
• Maintain statutory books and registers, including registers of members, directors, and company secretaries.
• Prepare and file required documents with relevant regulatory authorities.
• Advise management on corporate governance, legal matters, and regulatory compliance.
• Organise board meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
• Liaise with external regulators, legal advisers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee the implementation of corporate policies and procedures.
• Conduct legal research and monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Perform company secretarial duties and ensure compliance with the Companies Act.
• Provide legal guidance on contract law, company law, labour law, and other matters relevant to the microfinance industry.
• Review contracts and other documentation and assist with the legalisation of documents.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on legal and compliance matters.
• Advise on the development and implementation of organisational policies.
• Liaise with external law firms and represent the organisation in court where required.

Qualifications and Skills

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
• Registration as an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania, with a valid practising licence.
• At least four years of relevant experience as legal counsel and company secretary. Experience in the microfinance industry will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of labour law, company law, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with boards and handling court proceedings will be an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Swahili.
• A proactive attitude, self-direction, and emotional maturity.
• Strong multitasking, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• Updated CV
• Covering letter
• Academic documents

Send your application by email to recruitment@umodzitz.com.

Email subject: Internal Company Secretary & Legal Officer

Application Deadline: 4 November 2026

Applicants should ensure that all required documents are submitted before the deadline.