Uganda Bureau of Statistics Senior Legal Officer Jobs

Uganda Bureau of Statistics Senior Legal Officer Jobs


  • To conduct legal research, support contract management, promote legal awareness, develop legal compliance mechanisms as well as assist the Manager Legal Services in the performance of duties.

    Duties and Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and prepare comprehensive briefs to the Manager Legal Services as required

  • Identify any new legislation or trend or practice that may have an impact on the operations of the Bureau.

  • Develop and maintain a legal and operational compliance catalogue.

  • Participate in legal compliance monitoring within UBOS and for the NSS.

  • Participate in legal awareness creation in the Bureau and NSS.

  • Support contract management at all levels including employment contracts and other contracts.

  • Attend court sessions whenever required.

  • Review legal documents to ensure compliance with the relevant legal regimes;

  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    ⦁An Honour’s Degree in Law from a reputable University

  • A Post graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, Kampala

  • Must be an advocate of the High Court with at least three practicing certificates

  • A Masters’ Degree in the relevant field would be an added advantage

  • A Post graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management
    or ICSA would be an added advantage

    Expected knowledge and experience

  • A minimum working experience of at least 4 years in a reputable organization at an officer level and above.

  • Working knowledge of public administration and management and procurement regulations will be an added advantage.

    Desired competencies/Personal Qualities

  • Should be innovative and with a proven high level of integrity.

  • Must have the ability to work independently and in a team.

  • Must have the ability and the drive to achieve results

  • Proven track record of outstanding performance.

  • Possession of excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Possess good administrative and negotiation skills.

  • Excellent analytical skills.

  • Proficiency in the necessary computer packages

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Bureau of Statistics Senior Legal Officer Jobs

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