d.light-Legal-2022-01
D.light is a global leader and pioneer in delivering affordable solar-powered solutions designed for
the two billion people in the developing world without access to reliable energy. D.light provides
distributed solar energy solutions for households and small businesses that are transforming the
way people all over the world use and pay for energy.
Detailed Scope of the work
d.light Tanzania Limited (Company) requires a Contractor to provide legal counsel services to and
on behalf of the Company. Contractor shall provide legal services as per the below scope area and
shall clearly indicate the services that they have the capability to perform.
Employment & Labor Matters (Quote Retainer Fee to Cover 1-3):
Legal advice on Labor related matters, support in the preparation of documents related to
labor cases – Disciplinary hearings. Termination Procedures, etc.
Legal Advice on restructuring when applicable. Review and draft Collective Bargaining
Agreements.
Review and draft employment and outsourced agents’ contracts.
Application for work permits/resident permits both at the Ministry of Labor and
Immigration, when applicable.
Commercial Services:
Preparing and overseeing changes in company that is appointment and resignation of
directors, change of address, change of name upon formal more instructions from client
Legal representation during negotiations.
Preparations of trust documents (declaration of trust and power of attorney and transfer
form) when required.
Rendering brief opinions on matters pertaining to the company.
Consultations by telephone, email, fax or visiting our offices on legal issues in line with all
of the above-mentioned issues.
Filing of annual returns (BRELA or ministry as per the company registration).
Attending organization meetings as company Secretary of the company or as shall be
instructed.
Upon request from the client, representing a client in a government agency example police.
Review all agreements which the client has entered with consultants and/or third parties.
Engagement for Litigation services at High Court of Tanzania (Commercial Division).
Engagement for Litigation services at High Court of Tanzania (Main Registry and
appropriate districts registries).
Engagement for Litigation Services and DLHT.
Other Services:
General overview of taxation and tax compliance within the Tanzania Laws and
Regulations.
Legal advice, analysis and interpretation of amendments bills affecting the company
operations.
General Overview of investment opportunities, Laws, procedure and incentives available
under Tanzania i.e., Tanzania investment Centre.
Various permits/licenses needed for trading and or operating a business.
General opinion on Property Laws and Procedure especially on Ownership of Law as NonTanzania or Foreign Company.
General opinion on financial institutions including Bank, Insurance & Stock Exchange.
General opinion on Various matters as shall be requested by client
Employment Litigation (fee to be quoted separately in TZS:
Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA)- Engagement for Litigation Services at
CMA
High Court of Tanzania (Labor Division)- Engagement for Litigation Services at High
Court of Tanzania.
Court of Appeal of Tanzania – Engagement for Litigation Services at the High Court of
Tanzania.
Deliverables for the contractor:
Contractor shall work diligently on Company’s requests and shall keep Company informed
on the progress of all matters and provide any correspondence done on the Company’s
behalf.
Contractor shall provide advisory services to Company for litigation cases to enable
informed and appropriate decisions.
Contractor shall respond promptly on engagement.
Contractor shall keep all Company information confidential and shall only disclose any
Company information upon written approval from Company.
Operational Requirements:
Certificate of incorporation/registration
TIN Certificate
Valid Tax Compliance Certificate
Company Profile
Audited financial accounts for the past three (3) years
Contractor Organogram clearly indicating the key contact person for this work.
CV and professional certificates for the main contact person(s)
Valid (2022) practising certificate.
Minimum 5 years of experience in the delivery of expertise in local employment law in
Tanzania.
Evident experience reviewing personnel and operations program manuals to contextualize
specific Tanzanian legal operating requirements, such as adherence to labour laws, rules,
and general practices.
Evident experience with local labour contract templates to ensure adherence to employment
and statutory benefits.
Legal office representation in Dar es Salaam, Arusha. Mwanza. Mbeya & Dodoma.
Legal fees quoted should be in TZS, include all associated costs and expenses.
Contractor Performance Measurement:
Contractor’s performance shall be measured monthly using the key performance indicators and
parameters outlined below:
- Timeliness of service.
- Billing accuracy.
Duration of the Contract:
An agreement will be concluded with the qualified service provider for a period of one year.
Payment Terms:
Payment will be made within 30 days after the invoice submission.
The prices quoted will be negotiable.
Cost of preparation of Quotation:
d.light shall not be responsible for any costs associated with a service provider’s preparation and
submission of a quotation, regardless of the outcome or the manner of conducting the selection
process.
Conflict of Interest:
d.light requires every prospective service provider to avoid and prevent conflict of interest, by
disclosing to d.light if you, or any your affiliates or personnel, were involved in the preparation of
the requirements, design, specifications, cost estimates, and other information used in this tender.
Bidders shall strictly avoid conflicts with other assignments or their own interests, and act without
consideration for future work. Bidders found to have a conflict of interests shall be disqualified.
Currency of Quotation:
Quotations shall be quoted in Tanzanian Shillings.
Price variation:
No price variation due to escalation, inflation, fluctuation in exchange rates, or any other market
factors shall be accepted at any time. during the validity of the quotation after the quotation has
been received.
All Legal proposals MUST be submitted through email to [email protected] by 09 January
2023 at 17:00 Hours.
Only those shortlisted will be contacted for further screening and consideration.
Legal proposals received after the deadline 09th January 2023 will not be considered.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Questions about the content of this tender should be submitted to:
d.light TZ Limited. 57 Haile Selassie Road. P.O. Box 1378 Uzunguni – Arusha or by emailing
[email protected]
www.dlight.com
