Jobs in Uganda,Head of Legal Section, at Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC) - Uganda, Uganda Jobs,
MSC seeks to recruit suitably qualified persons with integrity, energy and a strong passion to create wealth and have real impact on the lives of Ugandans, MSC, therefore, wishes to fill the following vacant positions in its establishment. 1. Head of Legal Services & Board Affairs (Company Secretary) - HLS/ BA/ CS/ (Level 2) Responsible for provision of guidance to the Board of Directors on the best corporate governance practice, ensure corporate compliance with the legal regime and provide legal advisory services to the company, 1, Company Legal compliance and adherence to laws and other 2, Legal operational compliance across the organisation 3, Smooth functioning of the Board 4, Statutory compliance of the company 5, Leadership and people development of the team in the department 1, Continuously review developments in corporate governance; advis¬ing and assisting the directors with respect to their duties and responsibilities, in particular compliance with company law and other legislation 2, Facilitate the smooth operation of the company's formal decision¬making and reporting machinery; organizing board and board committee meetings 3, Obtain internal and external agreement to all documentation for circulation to shareholder; coordinating the administration and management of minutes 4, Ensure that the company complies with its memorandum and arti¬cles of association, and drafting and incorporating amendments in accordance with correct procedure 5, Maintain the statutory registers at the company statutory registrar 6, Filing of annual reports, amended Memorandum and Articles of Association, return of allotments (if any), notices of appointments and resolutions, in accordance with the Companies Act, with the Registrar of Companies 7. Regularly communicating with shareholders, both individual and institutional, through circulars and notices 8, Manage external lawyers and coordinate the provision of legal services to the company and represent the Company in the courts of judicature in Uganda. 9. Custodian of the Company Seal, Board and Company documents 10, To support the debt collection function of the Company, The JD is only a summary of the typical function of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Other duties assigned shall be part of the job. Minimum Qualifications and Skills required for the role • Degree (Honours) in law from a recognized University/Institution and a relevant Master Degree in the field of Law, Human Resource, Public Administration and Business Administration MUST be a member of the ICSA. • Must be an enrolled advocate of High Court with a valid practicing certificate. • Applicants must have 8 years of work experience in a Corporate Entity 5 of which should have been gained at senior level in a busy organization. • A self driven person with the highest level of responsibility. • Should be computer literate. • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. • Aged between 35 -45 Personal attributes • Deep understanding of company law • Have a passion for achievement and continuous improvement • Honesty (Being trustful and declaring all private interests relating to one's public duties). • Selflessness (Being noble and avoid seeking personal gain or benefits for one's family or friends through one's official position • Customer service skills • Excellent knowledge and awareness of the Microfinance industry or background experience in a finance institution Candidates with the requisite qualifications should send their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae together with copies of certified academic certificates with at least 3 referees in properly sealed envelopes to the address given below clearly stating the job title applied for on the top right corner to be received not later than Friday, 04th July 2014. Applications received after the deadline time and date will not be accepted. All applicants are required to fill a summary form upon submission of the application (accessible at Head Office). The MSC Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and is open to transparent recruitment processes, The Microfinance Support Centre Limited, Plot 46, Windsor Crescent- off Acacia Avenue
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