Chief Executive Officer Job Placement - East Africa Law Society (EALS)

Organisation: East Africa Law Society (EALS)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

The

East Africa Law Society (EALS) is the apex regional bar association of East

Africa founded in 1995. EALS is the largest professional organization in East

Africa, with a specific focus on the professional development of its members as

well as promotion of constitutionalism, democracy and good governance, the rule

of law and the advancement, promotion and protection of human rights of all

people in East Africa and beyond.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Being the lawful representative of the
  
  Society in the exercise of its legal identity.


• Keep the functioning of the Society under
  
  constant review to ensure that the objectives of Society are achieved.


• Implement the programs, activities and
  
  studies approved by the General Assembly, and from time to time submit
  
  appropriate reports to the Governing Council and to the General Meeting.


• On his or her own initiative or at the
  
  direction of the council or the General Assembly, and from time to time
  
  submit appropriate reports to the Council and to the General Meeting.


• On his or her own initiative or at the
  
  direction of the council or the General Meeting conduct such investigation
  
  or activities as are necessary for the Society.


• In charge of the management and supervision
  
  of the funds of the Society.


• Appoint and dismiss agents and employees of
  
  the Society in consultation with the Council.


• Supervise all activities of the Society and
  
  its offices.


• Consider all applications for individual
  
  membership.


• Be responsible for keeping the membership
  
  records of the Society.


• Receive and follow up payments for membership
  
  subscriptions.


• Perform any other duties as specified by the
  
  General Meeting or the Council.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
  
  Degree in Law (LLB) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
  
  Possession of a Masters’ Degree in a relevant field.


• A minimum of eight years of proven experience
  
  in a similar position or a senior position in a recognized, well
  
  established public, private or international organization.


• Sound knowledge of legal environment of the
  
  East African region


• Leadership , advocacy and networking skills


• Excellent analytical and good communication
  
  skills (oral and written)

All

suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and

CVs to  projects@futureoptionsug.com

addressed to:

Future

Options Consulting Ltd,

4th

Floor, DTB Centre, Kampala Road,

P.O.

Box 34934, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 11^th March, 2016