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Job Title: SENIOR
CORPORATE SERVICES OFFICER
Organisation: National
Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
Location: Entebbe
Reports to:
Director Corporate Services
Salary Grade: UR
4.
Background
Information
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is
established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate
responsible for the coordination and oversight of all aspects of agricultural
research in Uganda.
The Director General (NARO) invites suitably qualifi ed
Ugandans to apply for the following positions at the organisation Secretariat,
Entebbe.
Overall
Responsibility:
He/she will provide professional leadership and guidance on
legal matters of interest and concern to the organization.
Specific Duties:
The successful candidate will:
• Provide legal advice and guidance to the NARO Governing Council
and management.
• Provide guidance on the registration and protection of
intellectual property rights, privilege’s and interests arising out of NARO led
Agricultural
research.
• Support the training of NARO Scientists in Intellectual
Property Rights and discerning patentable areas arising from agricultural research;
• Provide in house expertise and guidance necessary for the drafting
and signing of contracts, agreements and memorandum of understanding by various
stakeholders.
• In liaison with lawful authorities, lead the process of
registering the organization land.
• Play a link role between NARO and contracted Legal service
providing firms.
• Advise Council, management and staff on the interpretation
of the National Agricultural Research Act, 2005, and other enabling legislations.
Minimum Qualifications
and experience:
Candidates must possess a good degree in Law. Possession of
a Diploma in Legal Practice is an added advantage.
• A minimum of five years’ of legal practice in a reputable
organisation or firm.
• Experience in the area of intellectual property rights,
patenting and protection of innovations is desirable.
Tenure of office:
Successful candidates for the advertised vacancies shall be
employed on four years’ renewable contracts subject to satisfactory performance
and good conduct.
Application
Procedures:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit
hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving
day-time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well
as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not
later than July 4,2013.
The Director General, National Agricultural Research
Organisation, P.O. Box 295, Entebbe
