Senior Legal Officer – PPDA Appeals Tribunal

About US:
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Appeals Tribunal (the Tribunal) is a quasi-judicial body established by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003, as amended. The Tribunal commenced its work in July 2014 and its main function is to hear appeals from bidders who are aggrieved or dissatisfied with the decisions of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (Authority). The Tribunal also hears applications made by procuring and disposing entities and persons who allege that a decision by the Authority has adversely affected their rights.

Job Summary: The Senior Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal services and contribute to the efficient discharge of the Tribunal’s functions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Conduct research on procurement laws, matters of procedures and other laws;
· Work closely with and follow-up with the office of the Solicitor General on all legal and constitutional matters;
· Conduct research on authorities cited m the Tribunal proceedings;
· Render support in the creation and maintenance of the Tribunal Library;
· Prepare periodic compendium of Tribunal cases and other Tribunal publications;
· Manage the monitoring of Parliamentary/legislative changes and its effects on the Tribunal’s activities and advise accordingly;
· Prepare legal briefs for the Registrar, Management and the Tribunal;
· Deputise the Deputy Registrar in his/her absence when called upon to do so;
· Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the Deputy Registrar.

Educational Requirements:
· The ideal candidate should hold a Degree in law from a recognized University. Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in legal practice from Law Development Centre.
· At least four years’ experience as a Senior Legal officer in a reputable Institution.
· Exceptional interpersonal, decision making and team skills;
· High standards of performance, integrity and commitment to excellence;
· Recognizable competence/credibility to ‘mentor’ most senior levels of management;
· Ability to network and create positive, mutually co-operative relationships.

How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates should send their applications accompanied with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of academic documents and certificates addressed to:

The Chairperson,
PPDA Appeals Tribunal,
7th Floor Communications House,
Kampala. Uganda.

E-mail to: ppdaappealstribunal@gmail.com

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Deadline: 21st September 2o15 by 5.00p.m.