Executive Director – Legal, Corporate Affairs, HR & Administration

About the role

The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership across Legal, Corporate Affairs, Human Resources and Administration for the Tanzania affiliate. Reporting to the Managing Director and sitting on the Executive Committee, the role balances long‑term strategy with day‑to‑day operational decisions while safeguarding confidentiality and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated HR and legal strategies aligned with corporate priorities, budgets and measurable objectives.
• Lead and coordinate the HR, Legal, Corporate Affairs, Communications and Administration teams, ensuring clear accountabilities and succession coverage.
• Oversee workforce planning, compensation, payroll governance, employee relations, training and development, and expatriate administration.
• Act as principal legal adviser and Company Secretary for Tanzanian entities, managing contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
• Define and implement corporate communication, stakeholder engagement and crisis communication plans.

Required profile

• University degree in Law, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; postgraduate qualification desirable.
• Professional qualification or membership in a recognized legal or HR body, subject to local requirements.
• Significant senior leadership experience covering HR and Legal or Corporate Affairs in a regulated sector such as energy or petroleum.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Tanzanian employment and labour law.
• Strong judgement, communication, negotiation and change‑leadership capabilities.