Board Secretary/Legal Affairs Officer (1 Position)

JOB TITLE :- Board Secretary/Legal Affairs Officer (1 Position)

Salary Scale: UWRSA Level 2

Responsible to: Managing Director

Responsible for: Legal Officer

Purpose of the Job

To provide strategic and technical guidance to the Authority on Legal matters, perform the
functions of a Board Secretary and Registrar to the Central Registry.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Arrange meetings of the Board of Directors, giving clear notices of meeting times and places.

2. Coordinate the affairs of the Board, and provide the Authority with legal counsel,
guidance and representation.

3. Take minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors;

4. Keep records of the decisions and other policy records of the

5. Board of Directors;

6. Prepare reports and minutes for the Board of Directors;

7.Prepare and update the Board Charter;

8. Coordinate Board evaluation;

9. Handle all formal communication between the Managing Director and the Board of Directors.

10. Lead in legal matters in accordance with new laws, manage the performance and
development of staff in the department, in line with the goals, objectives, policies
and regulations of the Authority.

11. Manage and monitor the progress of all legal proceedings including litigation and
alternative dispute resolution by providing Legal interpretation of laws and other
statutory instruments

12. Provide legal advice on drafting contracts and other documents of the Authority,
reviews the contracts between the Authority and suppliers/service providers to
ensure compliance with the national and international laws.

13. Ensure that the Authority operates in compliance with the laws, regulations, policies
and guidelines governing and enforce compliance.

14. Represent the Authority in courts of law and effectively defend the interests of the
Authority.

15. Offer secretariat support and legal counsel to the Authority Disciplinary Committee
and the Staff Tribunal.

16. Perform functions of a Registrar of the Central Registry of the Authority.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications

1. Should have a Bachelor degree in Law, Public Administration and Management, Economics or any other applicable qualifications

2. Should have a Master’s Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized
institution of higher Learning.

3. Should have practicing certificate in legal practice

Experience

Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience, three (3) years of which should have been served at a Principal level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

He/She should be an Enrolled Advocate for at least five years.

Technical Competences

1) Knowledge on the laws of Uganda and other relevant International laws
2) Must have good arbitration/mediation skills
3) Have experience and knowledge on Public Service Standing Orders,
4) Ability to represent the Authority in any legal matters at all times,
5) A good interpersonal and communication skills
6) Demonstrated computer knowledge.

Behavioral

a) High level of professionalism, ethics and integrity
b) Maintain high level of confidentiality
c) Accountability
d) Communicating effectively
e) Judgment, decision making and problem solving
f)Teamwork

How to apply

Soft copy applications to be sent to info@uwrsa.go.ug  and hr@uwrsa.go.ug . Or hand delivered to Kingdom Kampala/ 4th Floor Leftwing /Plot 31-39, Nile Avenue Kampala. Tel; +256 414 287190 / 256 80011522 (Toll Free)