Senior Legal Officer – Law Reform Job Placement – Uganda Law Reform Commission

Organization: Uganda Law Reform Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Principal Legal Officer
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: 
  • In charge of implementing research projects
    of the Commission.
  • Conducting research, participation in data
    analysis and report writing.
  • Ensuring effective and efficient legal
    research and law reform.
  • Assisting in formulating policy on specific
    areas for law reform.
  • Responsible for participating in analysis and
    review of policies and laws.
  • In charge of drafting legislative proposals.
  • Responsible for preparing research proposals
    for consideration by the Commission.
  • Preparing of workplans and budgets for
    projects.
  • Simplifying and translating of laws.
  • Supervising of staff.
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned
    to him/her by his/her supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant for the Senior Legal Officer –
    Law Reform job placement should be a Ugandan who holds an honours degree
    in law from a recognized University and a diploma in legal practice from
    Law Development Centre. Possession of any other relevant postgraduate
    training will be an added advantage.
  • At least three years’ experience at the level
    of legal officer or its equivalent in government or a reputable
    organization;
  • Working knowledge in basic computer
    applications.
  • Prior legal research experience is desirable.
  • Previous experience in project planning and
    management is desirable.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to
    handle a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Age: 25 years and above
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: 13th June 2016 by 5.00pm
NB: Serving Government officers are encouraged to
route applications through their Supervisors and Heads of Department.
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