About US:
The Uganda Law Reform Commission is established under Article 248(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. Its primary mandate is to study and keep under constant review the Acts and all other laws comprising the laws of Uganda with a view to making recommendations for their systematic improvement, development, modernisation and reform.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will be deputising the head of department – Law Revision;
· Supporting the Commissioner of law revision in day-to-day administration and management of the department;
· In charge of planning for all activities of the department;
· Ensuring efficient and effective co-ordination of law revision, simplification of laws, translation of laws, integration and unification of the law;
· Work closely with Government departments and stakeholders in the tasks of consolidating or revising the laws of Uganda;
· Mentoring, supervising and appraising subordinate staff;
· Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicants should be Ugandans and should hold Honours Degrees in law from recognized universities and diplomas in legal practice.
· At least nine (9) years of relevant working experience, three of which should be at the level of Principal Legal officer in government or equivalent experience from a reputable organisation.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle a multi-disciplinary team;
· Computer literacy skills
· Training in legislative drafting is a requirement.
· Working knowledge of project planning and management is desirable.
· A relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
· Age: Above 35 years
How to Apply:
All qualified Ugandans should send their applications with fully certified photocopies of their testimonials and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), recent passport size photographs filled in triplicate to:
The Commission Secretary,
Uganda Law Reform Commission,
8th floor, Workers’ House,
P.O. Box 12149, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 6th November 2015 by 5.00pm