NARO Law Jobs – Senior Corporate Services Officer at National Agricultural Research Organisation

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Organisation:
National Agricultural
Research Organisation (NARO)
Duty
Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Director Corporate
Services
About
NARO:
The National Agricultural
Research Organisation (NARO) is established by the National Agricultural
Research Act 2005 as a body corporate responsible for the coordination and
oversight of all aspects of agricultural research in Uganda.
Job
Summary:  The Senior Corporate Services Officer will give
professional leadership and guidance on legal matters of interest and concern
to the organization.


Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide
    legal advice and guidance to the NARO Governing Council and management.
  • Provide
    guidance on the registration and protection of intellectual property
    rights, privilege’s and interests arising out of NARO led Agricultural
    research.
  • Support
    the training of NARO Scientists in Intellectual Property
  • Rights
    and discerning patentable areas arising from agricultural research;
  • Provide
    in house expertise and guidance necessary for the drafting and signing of
    contracts, agreements and memorandum of understanding by various
    stakeholders.
  • In
    liaison with lawful authorities, lead the process of registering the
    organization land.
  • Play
    a link role between NARO and contracted Legal service providing firms.
  • Advise
    Council, management and staff on the interpretation of the National
    Agricultural Research Act, 2005, and other enabling legislations.

Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
  • Possess
    a good degree in Law. Possession of a Diploma in Legal Practice is an
    added advantage.
  • At
    least five years of legal practice in a reputable organisation or firm.
  • Experience
    in the area of intellectual property rights, patenting and protection of
    innovations is desirable.     
How
to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their hand-written applications together
with a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), day-time telephone numbers and names and
addresses of  at least 3 (three) referees
as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to: The
Director General, National Agricultural Research Organisation, P.O. Box 295,
Entebbe, Uganda.
Deadline:
4th July, 2013
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