Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda Director Legal /Secretary to the Authority Jobs
Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda Director Legal /Secretary to the Authority Jobs
Purpose To handle Board Affairs, provide legal and compliance support in running the Authority to
ensure that it achieves its mandate in an effective and efficient manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
Secretary to the Authority Duties
Prepare Board and committee meetings, take minutes of the proceedings and follow-up on action points.
Ensure that Board papers are prepared and distributed in good time for meetings and keep records of all the activities of the Authority and its committees.
Coordinate the documentation and record keeping of Board documents.
Provide legal counsel to the Board as and when required and coordinate legal matters by liaising with the pertinent external bodies and the CEO.
Give legal advice to, and represent, the Authority in courts of law.
Carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Head of Department Duties
Develop and oversee the systems IRA complies with all applicable codes as well as its legal and statutory requirements.
Monitor enactments of laws and regulations and assess their impact on the operations of the Authority.
Ensure the establishment of a mechanism by which public complaints can be received and oversee the attendance to and handling of complaints from the public.
In liaison with the Supervision department, ensure that all insurance players comply with the statutory requirements.
Oversee the analysing of proposals and other policy documents.
Carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Performance Indicators
Timely and accurate preparation of Board meetings, minutes, documentation and records.
Secured and maintained Board documents
Fully executed and registered legal documentation.
Compliance with all
statutory obligations.
Security of company seal, legal documents and land titles.
Legal representation of IRA.
Effective litigation.
Board Work plan and Calendar in place
Work plan and Calendar adhered too.
Competent department staff.
Timely submission of departmental appraisal forms
Person Specifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s (Honors) of Law
At least a Master’s Degree in Law
Diploma in Legal Practice
A valid Practicing Certificate.
Professional qualifications in ICSA (Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators), or its equivalents.
Professional qualification in Insurance will be an added advantage.
Experience
At least 9 Years of managerial experience of which 6 are at Managerial level and Board affair Management.
Competencies
Personal presentation
Knowledge of legal and regulatory provisions
Leadership skills
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Decision making
Negotiation skills
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Risk management
Knowledge of Board systems and procedures
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications should submit their applications together with copies of detailed up-to-date CVs with at least three referees, not later than 5:00 pm on 7th September 2020 to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda
Plot 5 Kyadondo Road, Legacy Towers, Block B, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 22855, Kampala
Or emailed to:
ira@ira.go.ug
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