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Position Title:Legal Manager
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Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Organisation: National Forestry Authority (NFA)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:9th January 2015
About NFA:
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established
under the National Forestry and
Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body
responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest
Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the
forest sub-sector.
Job Summary:
The NFA Legal Manager will oversee
all litigation matters and ensure compliance with the Law.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Process all litigation matters
and represent the Authority in courts of Law.
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Advise on application of Legal
instruments governing and relating to the Forestry Sector.
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Offer timely legal advisory
services to the Board of Directors, Management and the entire staff of the
Authority.
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Act as liaison with relevant
judicial institutions and authorities.
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Compile and send progress and
quarterly reports to the Executive Director.
·
Support in the negotiation of all
legal contracts of the Authority.
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Keep custody of legal documents
and seal of the Authority.
·
Works closely with the police,
NFA staff and other institutions to prosecute culprits to non compliance with
the law and other regulations.
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Mentor, coach and supervise Legal
Staff
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Perform any other duties assigned
by the Executive Director.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The ideal candidate for the
aforementioned NFA career placement should an Honours Degree in Law. Possession
of a Postgraduate diploma in Legal practice from Law Development Centre.
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At least five years’ experience
practicing in a reputable firm or in a similar position in a reputable
organization.
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A minimum of five years’
experience of handling legal matters, 3 of which must be at the high court
level.
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The applicant must also be an
enrolled advocate with a valid/current practicing certificate of the high court
Mode of application:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send
their application letters, copies of academic and professional certificates and
transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants education,
qualifications, experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus
their postal, email and telephone contacts to the address below;
Executive Director,
Plot10/20 Spring Road Nakawa
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 0312 – 264035/6 or 0414 – 230365/9
Deadline: 9th January 2015
