NITA Legal Expert Jobs in Uganda

NITA Legal Expert Jobs in Uganda

Objective of the Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to ensure that legal and regulatory advisory services are rendered to the Authority’s directorates /departments and the Project pertaining to review of the existing legal and regulatory framework, legislative drafting, stakeholder and personnel management, administration, procurement and contractual management with various clients, public and private partners, and in dealings with other government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

The selected Consultant is expected to play a key coordination role between all stakeholders when rendering the legal and regulatory advisory services.

Reporting

The Legal Expert shall report to the Director, Regulation and Legal Services of the National
Information Technology Authority, Uganda (NITA-U) for legal technical deliverables and to UDAP
Programme Coordinator for administrative matters.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Providing legal advice to the Authority’s Board, Management and directorates/departments on
legal and regulatory matters in line with the NITA-U Act and other relevant laws in force;

Providing guidance on matters of compliance with laws, regulations, standards, procedures and best practices in accordance with the relevant laws in force and perform activities pertaining to ensuring compliance;

Receiving and disseminating information and services of legal nature and prepare responses
in accordance with the NITA-U Act and other relevant laws;

Providing technical and professional advice in the formulation and implementation of legal aspects of the Authority’s overall business strategies and action plans in accordance with the
relevant laws;

Responding to the Project’s providers’ and/or consultants inquiries, claims and or complaints
and render legal advice to the Authority in accordance with the laws in force in Uganda;

Providing guidance following analysis of the legal implications and investigations required to
make changes to contracts in liaison with user departments and the PDU;

Preparing and reviewing Memoranda, Contracts, and other documents, and monitor their implementation and compliance in line with the Authority’s objectives and Government regulation;

Providing technical and professional advice and direction on the content of contracts,
Memoranda and service level agreements (SLA’s) in compliance with national laws and business standards;

Participating in contract negotiations and provide legal advice with respect to contractual rights and obligations for services to be received by the Authority;

Conducting legal research relating to the mission and objectives of Authority and the Project in line with the applicable law;

Providing technical and professional support to the Ministry of ICT&NG in liaison with other
relevant Ministries in legislative drafting on IT related laws as and when required;

Formulating legal opinions and briefs on all matters where legal advice is required and making
recommendations in accordance with the existing laws;

Liaising and collaborating with all relevant government ministries and departments including
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Solicitor General (SG), Attorney General (AG),
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) with respect to legal matters;

Participating in the evaluation of contractors/suppliers/providers in

the procurement process;

Undertaking legal due diligence as and when required;

Working closely with user departments to ensure that terms and conditions of the Contracts
are performed by the Parties.

Drafting and producing regular progress reports as may be required by management;

Make recommendations ranging from policy, legal and regulatory matters, governance and administrative matters required to ensure that the activities and business of NITA-U are implemented in accordance with the regulatory environment;

Develop an action plan for the implementation of recommendations, including assistance in preparation of legal documents.

Performing any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Competences

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB);

Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice admitted as an Advocate of the High court of
Uganda, with a valid Practicing Certificate;

Master’s degree in Law (LLM) or Business-related fields including but not limited to
Business Administration, Economics, and Marketing; Information and Communications Technology related fields, or other relevant discipline is an added advantage;

Professional qualifications and membership to professional associations like ICSA, CIPS, or certification in an ICT field will be an added advantage.

Relevant Experience:

A demonstrated track record of at least 5 (Five) years post admission experience, practicing commercial/corporate law in a large, busy organisation;

A minimum of 3 (three) years working knowledge of the World Bank or PPDA procurement rules and procedures;

Demonstrated knowledge of Information Communication Technology (ICT) laws and practices will be an added advantage.

Demonstrated skills in legislative drafting will be an added advantage;

Proven experience in management of high-value contracts and projects.

Skills/Competencies

Strategic thinking and ability to work and produce accurate results in a dynamic environment with multiple and challenging tasks.

Excellent analytical, research and organisational skills

Very good management and leadership skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Should be fluent in English

Excellent presentation skills

A high level of interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams at all levels in the
organization.

Computer knowledge and skills in MS Word, Excel, Power point, internet/email and any other applications used in the procurement function is a mandatory requirement.

Character:

Ability to lead, work as part of a team and to develop subordinates.

Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines

Assertive and results oriented.

Proven integrity and confidentiality in executing duties.

How to Apply

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