UNRA Jobs - Legal Officer
Organisation: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)Duty Station: Kampala, UgandaThe Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament; The Uganda National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on 1st July 2008. The mandate of UNRA is to develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government on general roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns, among others.Job Summary: The Legal Officer will be responsible for assisting the Authority’s Legal Counsel in executing his duties.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Offers legal advice as and when required on various matters arising out of the day to day operations of the Authority;Drafts contracts and other legal instruments to which the Authority is party to;Actively participates in resolving contractual disputes/litigation in Courts of Law as well as ADR/ Out of Court settlements;Supports in developing and implementation of the litigation strategy;Prepares legal briefs/opinions as and when required;Compiles and keeps proper custody of registers of all legal documents including Agreements, Bonds, Guarantees, signed contracts, insurances etc;Performs any other duties assigned by the Legal Counsel of the AuthorityQualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate must be a holder of a degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University with a minimum of a Lower Second with a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The Law Development Center (LDC);Possession of a Masters degree in law (LLM) from a reputable UniversityHold a valid Practicing Certificate.Membership with both the Uganda Law Society and the East African Law SocietyThe applicant should have practiced law in a common-law East African Country as an 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.Practical experience in handling and adjudication of procurement matters preferably in the field of Land Acquisition, Road Construction Works and related Services.Practical experience in providing advisory role of a busy Organization or Government office preferably in areas of contracts, Guarantees, Bonds and Insurance.Practical experience in drafting, interpreting and litigating on Works and related Service contracts.Good working knowledge of laws governing roads, Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets, Land, Arbitration, Financial Accountability and Ugandan law in generalGood knowledge and understanding of the Government and its working MechanismsProven ability to interpret and apply relevant lawsGood working knowledge of the principals and practice relating to litigation and case managementA structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent mannerPossess the ability to work under minimum supervision and deliver under tight deadlinesProven Integrity, Service ethics and CredibilityThe applicant must be a Team playerAll candidates should send their applications accompanied by:A capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post and illustrated personal experienceCopies of testimonials (the applicant must endorse on each copy of the submitted testimonials);Detailed curriculum vitae duly signed by the applicant on each and every page and showing previous positions held;Current salary;Names of three referees; andContact addresses and day time telephone contacts of applicant should be submitted to:
The Secretary of the Board of Directors,Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA),NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing or lobbying by applicants or their representatives will lead to disqualification.Deadline: 11th February 2015 by 17.00 hours
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