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Post Title:CORPORATION SECRETARY
Organisation:Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
Location:Kampala
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is a body corporate
established under an Act of Parliament to construct, operate and
maintain railway, marine and road services both inside and outside
Uganda for
the carriage of passengers and goods. Starting in November
2006, however, the operations of URC were privatised by way of a
25-year concession to M/s Rift Valley Railways Uganda Ltd (RVRU). As
a result, the mandate of URC changed from that of an operator to that
of asset
holder, concession monitor and advisor on railway technical
matters. URC wishes to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced professional to fill the existing vacancy of Corporation
Secretary. This
is a challenging opportunity requiring an individual who is
able to demonstrate a high level of professional ability in Legal
Services.
1. Job Description
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) invites applications from suitably qualified, competent and dynamic individuals for
the position of CORPORATION SECRETARY.
2. Reporting
The Corporation Secretary is a top management position
appointed by the Board and reporting directly to the Managing Director
and the Board.
The Corporation Secretary shall be given a term Contract
that is renewable on the basis of performance.
3. Job Purpose
The Corporation Secretary shall be Secretary to the Board in addition to any function that may be conferred upon him or
her by the Board or the Managing Director.
4. Job Specifications
(1) The Corporation Secretary shall be appointed by the Board upon such terms and conditions as the Board may determine and as shall be specified in his or her instrument
of appointment.
(2) The Corporation Secretary shall act as secretary to the
Board and shall, subject to the directions of the Board, arrange
the business for and cause to be kept minutes of all meetings of the Board in accordance with section 15 of the URC Act.
(3) In addition to the functions conferred above, the
Corporation Secretary shalla) Have the custody of the seal of the Corporation;
b) Keep the records of all the legal transactions of the
Corporation;
c) Be the chief legal officer and adviser of the
Corporation;
d) Perform such other functions as the Managing Director may assign to him or her from time to time.
(4) In the performance of the functions of the Corporation Secretary, he or she shall be assisted by such other
employees of the Corporation as the Board may, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, determine.
(5) The Corporation Secretary shall, unless the Board
directs, or unless the Corporation Secretary is prevented from doing so on any reasonable ground, attend all meetings of the Board
but shall not have the right to vote on any matter falling
to be decided by the Board at that meeting.
(6) The Corporation Secretary shall participate in
negotiations on concession related matters and interpreting concession documents and other agreements;
(7) Advising the Corporation on corporate governance and
related issues;
(8) Ensuring that the Corporation’s contracts comply with
set laws and regulations including local and international laws and regulations;
(9) Regular review of contractual agreements to ensure
adherence to the terms therein;
(10) Advising Management and the Board on legal disputes between various stakeholders including all criminal and
civil litigation;
(11) Causing the appointment of and liaising with external
legal counsel to represent the Corporation in Court and any other tribunals, or to produce legal counsel where required;
(12) Providing advice on legal issues relating to employees
and pension liability claims as well as carrying out due
diligence investigations on claims; and
(13) Advising and guiding the Corporation on restitution
processes for illegally acquired land claims.
5. Person specifications
Eligible candidates should –
a) Possess a Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognised institution;
b) Possess a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice;
c) Working experience of at least five (5) years as an
Advocate of the High Court with the competences to work in an entity
such as the Corporation;
d) A Masters Degree in a relevant field and or membership of
the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators will
be an added advantage.
e) Managerial and supervisory competences;
f) Strong analytical and organization skills;
g) Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office
computer applications;
h) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
i) Ability to work under extreme pressure and meet strict deadlines.
6. Remuneration Package
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be
negotiated with the right candidate and in line with the Corporation
salary
structure.
7. How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates with relevant
qualifications, experience and the core competences should submit their applications in a sealed enveloped marked “Application for
Position
of URC Corporation Secretary” addressed to the Chairman, URC Board of Directors, and delivered at the Corporation’s
Managing Director’s. The application should be accompanied with
current CV,
present position, current remuneration, and complete
addresses of three (3) referees with working telephone contacts and
email
addresses.
Certified copies of academic certificates and testimonials
will be requested from only shortlisted candidates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: Applications should be submitted by
Monday,
May 27, 2013 by 4:00pm.
CANVASSING OR LOBBYING WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED AND
SHALL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
THE BOARD CHAIRMAN
UGANDA RAILWAYS CORPORATION
