Bank of Uganda Jobs (Current Vacancy Opportunity)

BANK OF UGANDA
Job Title: Legal Officer, Financial Institutions Regulation.
Reports To: PBO/SPBO Financial Institutions Regulation.
Terms: 2 years Renewable Contract.

Job Purpose:
- To provide legal support services in the Financial Institutions Regulation Section, Legal Department,
Bank of Uganda.

Main responsibilities:
- Reviewing and drafting legislation, policies and guidelines and provision of legal relating to regulation of
non-bank financial institutions, micro finance deposit-taking institutions (MDIs), forex bureaus and licensed
money institutions (MFIs) and SACCOs.

Qualifications:
- A First Class Degree or Second (Upper) Class Degree in Law from a recognized University.
- A Post-graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
- A post graduate degree in either commercial/business or banking & finance law will be an added
advantage.

Experience:
a minimum of 2 years work experience preferably in the legal section of a financial or institution.

Relevant skills / competences:
- Good knowledge in Financial sector.
- Demonstrated initiative(s) in financial sector regulatory framework.
- Good legal drafting skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Good interpersonal skills.

Age Limit: Not more than 30 years.

Applications must be accompanied by;
- A detailed Curriculum vitae.
- Copies of academic qualifications, testimonials and professional training certificates.
- Names of three referees and their contacts.

Applications should be addressed to;
The Director,
Human Resource Department,
Bank of Uganda,
P.O Box 7129,
Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 22 Dec 2010