Erica Einhard Mwenda
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Sheria Kiganjani, specializing in legal research and client consultation. Notable for drafting comprehensive legal documents and managing cases efficiently while advocating for gender equality and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Expert in fostering stakeholder engagement and delivering exceptional client service through strong organizational skills. Seeking a role that values dedication and hard work in making a meaningful impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Officer and Gender Safeguarding Officer
Sheria Kiganjani
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Sheria Kiganjani is a LegalTech company and non-governmental organization that aims to provide legal aid services to middle- and low-income earners.
- It is located at Makumbusho in Dar es Salaam, Tanzanite Building, 7th floor.
- The Tasks and Responsibilities assigned:
- Client Consultation and Case Management: Receive and address inquiries from clients seeking legal assistance
- Provide counsel on various legal matters, including criminal, civil, labor, matrimonial, and probate cases
- Accurately complete inquiry sheets and forms for all clients and cases handled, ensuring thorough documentation of each case and task assigned
- Maintain organized records to facilitate effective case management and ensure all client interactions are properly documented
- Legal Documentation: Draft and review legal documents such as contracts, affidavits, memoranda of understanding, and deed polls
- Ensure all legal documents are prepared accurately and in a timely manner
- Research and Advisory: Conduct thorough legal research on diverse topics to offer informed advice to clients
- Stay updated on current laws and regulations to provide accurate legal counsel
- Meeting Coordination: Prepare minutes for various meetings, including Monday office meetings, Friday team legal meetings, and virtual sessions via platforms like Google Meet
- Ensure that meeting records are accurately maintained and disseminated to team members
- Reporting and Follow-Up: Regularly report to your supervisor on all tasks and cases handled, providing updates on progress and any issues encountered
- Follow up on pending cases and tasks, ensuring that all necessary actions are taken promptly
- Monitor the status of documents to be drafted, ensuring timely completion and submission
- Content Development and Outreach: Create educational content for initiatives like Fahamu Sheria, Ijue Sheria, and Ijue Katiba, disseminating information across social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp Channel
- Participate in the production of informational videos, for instance, during Law Week, to inform the public about free legal services and legal aid clinics
- Gender Safeguarding Officer Responsibilities: Educational Material Development: Develop presentations on gender-related issues, including Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and civil rights, highlighting protective laws, impacts, challenges, and reporting mechanisms
- Ensure that educational materials are comprehensive, accurate, and accessible to the target audience
- Awareness Campaigns: Dispatch bulk SMS messages covering topics like GBV, business formalization, and rights of people with disabilities to raise awareness among the target audience
- Monitor the effectiveness of awareness campaigns and adjust strategies as needed
- Stakeholder Engagement: Attend virtual meetings focused on gender, inclusion, and safeguarding, collaborating with various partners on projects such as the Going Beyond Project
- Represent Sheria Kiganjani in discussions with partners and stakeholders, advocating for gender equality and safeguarding initiatives
Legal Intern
Judiciary of Tanzania
Temeke
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Writing Judgements on matrimonial and probate matters
- Writing Orders of the Court
- Proofreading Judgements
- Attending Court sessions and hearing cases
- To fill probate forms and Divorce case forms for clients
- To listen and attend to clients at the Court
- To hand out Divorce case forms and probate case forms
- To call clients for their cases
- To conduct legal research
- To give divorce certificates and make sure the divorcees sign the book register
Law Teacher
Feza International School
Mbezi Sala Sala
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Cambridge curriculum based school located at Mbezi Sala Sala
- Teach A Level Law (Year 12 & 13)
- Prepare Lesson Plans
- Prepare Work Schemes
- Classroom Management
- Club assistant teacher (Cooking Club)
- Acquire active learning skills
- Teach students through active learning
- Participate and interact in other School activities
- Engage with other students apart from the ones I teach and my fellow teachers
- Engage in Growth mindset with students
- Participate in Games and sports activities with students
- Cambridge curriculum based school located at Mbezi Sala Sala
Legal Officer
FSPN Legal Consultants
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: Corporate law firm located at Victoria opposite to Vodacom HQ
- Incorporation of Companies through Online system at Brela
- Tax Assessment at the TRA for clients Companies
- E-filing System for Individuals and Companies online through TRA website
- Registration of Business Licenses at BRELA through Online system
- Application of Carriers licenses at LATRA
- Obtaining Premises permit for Clients dealing with Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals at TBS
- Many other tasks which deal with corporate law in general
- E filing of VAT
- E filing of paye
- Application of business licenses at municipal offices
- Drafting contracts
- Obtaining Tax Clearance Certificate and Tin certificates on behalf of clients
- Application for Registration of business names
- Drafting various documents such as applications, settlement deed, and letters
- Registration at NSSF of employees and employer
- Registration of WCF online
- Registration of Application services License at TCRA
- Registration of NGOs at the ministry of Health, community development, gender, elderly and children at National and International level
- Online passport application for clients via immigration website
- Making company profile for various companies
- Corporate law firm located at Victoria opposite to Vodacom HQ
Legal Intern
RK Rweyongeza & Co Advocates
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Attending court civil cases, criminal and commercial
- Drafting documents
- Legal Research
- Attending and meeting clients
- Having Discussions and conducting tutorial lessons on legal studies, laws, legal matters
Legal Intern
The office of the Solicitor General
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Attending constitutional cases
- Attending civil and criminal cases at courts
- Conducting research on various legal matters
- Drafting legal opinion and other legal documents
Legal Intern
Resident Magistrate of Kisutu
Dar es Salaam
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Attending court sessions and performing all other legal tasks
- Performing legal research on various cases
Legal Intern
District court of Ilala
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Attending court sessions, preparing rulings and judgments for both criminal and civil cases
- At the court I gained a lot of drafting skills and better knowledge of both civil and criminal cases
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
Law School of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam ,Tanzania01.2019
Bachelor of Law -
Mzumbe University
Mbeya, Tanzania01.2018
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Science
St Mary Goreti High School
Moshi,Tanzania01.2015
Certificate of Secondary Education - Science
Canossa Secondary School
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania10-2012
Primary School Education - Primary
St. Mary's International School
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania01.2008
Skills
- Legal research
- Contract drafting
- Case management
- Client consultation
- Document review
- Regulatory compliance
Hobbies and Interests
- Social Work and Volunteering
- Reading Books, Newspapers, current affairs
- Travelling and Networking
- Sports and Games
- Community engagement
Disclaimer
I genuinely declare that all the facts mentioned above are true to my faith and I am answerable for its accuracy.
Languages
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
References
- Mark Colin Bridgeman, Deputy Principal for Secondary, Feza International School, Mbezi-beach Salasala, Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, +255 743 791 443, mark.bridgeman@merchiston.cn
- Omary Mwinyimkuu Mwenegoha, Managing Partner, Zuwesha & Co. LAW CHAMBERS, P.O BOX 13635, Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, 0786 857179, omwinyimkuu@gmail.com
- Mkama Musalama, State Attorney, The Office of Solicitor General, P.O Box 71554, Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, 0757 900 639, bmmanyama@gmail.com
- Stephania Stephen Kagaruki, Resident Magistrate, One Stop Centre Temeke Probate and Matrimonial Matters, P.O Box 45019, Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Temeke, 0783610407, stephen.stephania@judiciary.go.tz
Personal Information
- Health Status: Good
- Date of Birth: 03/30/96
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Officer and Gender Safeguarding Officer
Sheria Kiganjani
01.2025 - 04.2025
Legal Intern
Judiciary of Tanzania
04.2024 - 07.2024
Law Teacher
Feza International School
09.2021 - 07.2023
Legal Officer
FSPN Legal Consultants
01.2021 - 08.2021
Legal Intern
RK Rweyongeza & Co Advocates
02.2020 - 04.2020
Legal Intern
The office of the Solicitor General
09.2019 - 11.2019
Legal Intern
Resident Magistrate of Kisutu
07.2019 - 08.2019
Legal Intern
District court of Ilala
07.2017 - 09.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
Law School of Tanzania
Bachelor of Law -
Mzumbe University
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Science
St Mary Goreti High School
Certificate of Secondary Education - Science
Canossa Secondary School
Primary School Education - Primary
St. Mary's International School
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