Job
Title: Senior
Corporate Services Officer
Title: Senior
Corporate Services Officer
Organisation:
National Agricultural
Research Organisation (NARO)
National Agricultural
Research Organisation (NARO)
Duty
Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Director Corporate
Services
Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Director Corporate
Services
About
NARO:
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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
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
4th July, 2013
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