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The Board of Directors of Uganda National Roads Authority invites
applications from suitably
qualified individuals to fill the following position based on the
specifications indicated below:
Position Title:Legal Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.
Organization:Uganda National Roads Authority
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:11th February 2015 at 17.00 hours.
[ii] Scope of the
Position The holder of this position will be responsible for assisting the
Authority’s Legal
Counsel in executing his duties.
[iii] Position relationships
Reports to Legal Counsel
[iv) Key duties & responsibilities
1. Provides legal advice as and when required on various matters arising
out of the day to day operations of the Authority;
2. Drafts contracts and other legal instruments to which the Authority is
party to;
3. Participates in resolving contractual disputes/litigation in Courts of
Law as well as ADR/ Out of Court settlements;
4. Assists in developing and implementation of the litigation strategy;
5. Prepares legal briefs/opinions as and when required;
6. Compiles and keeps proper custody of registers of all legal documents
including Agreements, Bonds, Guarantees, signed contracts, insurances etc;
7. Performs any other duties assigned by the Legal Counsel of the Authority
[v] Person
specification
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
Essential;
The post holder must be a holder of a degree in Law (LLB) from a
recognized University with a minimum of a Lower Second plus a Post
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The Law Development Center
(LDC);
A Masters degree in law (LLM) from a reputable University
A valid Practicing Certificate.
Membership with both the Uganda Law Society and the East African Law
Society
Related Working experience:
Essential;
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Must have practiced law in a common-law East African Country as an
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Advocate or a lawyer in a busy Government Legal Department or Judicial
·
body for a minimum of 04 (four) years 02 (two) of which should be in
handling litigation relating to land and contractual claims.
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Practical experience in handling and adjudication of procurement matters
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preferably in the field of Land Acquisition, Road Construction Works and
related Services.
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Practical experience in providing advisory role of a busy Organization or
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Government office preferably in areas of contracts, Guarantees, Bonds and
Insurance.
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Practical experience in drafting, interpreting and litigating on Works and
related Service contracts.
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Good working knowledge of laws governing roads, Public Procurement and
Disposal of Assets, Land, Arbitration, Financial Accountability and Ugandan law
in general
Desirable;
Familiarity with Government working Mechanisms
Proven ability to interpret and apply relevant laws
Key Personal Competencies;
Good working knowledge of the principals and practice relating to
litigation and case management
A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work
environments in an independent manner
Ability to work under minimum supervision and deliver under tight deadlines
Proven Integrity, Service ethics and Credibility
Must be a Team player
Age Requirements:
The candidate should not be more than 35 years of age
[vi] Position Grade Grade SG 4
Salaries and Benefits:
Appointments will be made on very attractive, negotiable monthly salary
packages plus a range of benefits.
Mode of application:
Applications accompanied by:
(i) A capability statement detailing the applicant’s general
qualifications, adequacy for the post and illustrated personal experience
(ii) Copies of testimonials (the applicant must endorse on each copy of the
submitted
testimonials);
(iii) Detailed curriculum vitae duly signed by the applicant on each and
every page and showing previous positions held;
(iv) Current salary;
(v) Names of three referees; and
(vi) Postal addresses and day time telephone contacts of applicant should
be submitted to:
The Secretary of the Board of Directors
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Plot 5, Lourdel Road
P.O. Box 28487
Kampala, Uganda.
To reach the Secretary not later than 11th February 2015 at 17.00 hours.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing or lobbying by applicants or their representatives will lead to
disqualification.
