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• Prepares
  and /or reviews Board papers from other business units for quality
  assurance for Board and Board Committee meetings;
• In
  consultation with the Chairman and Managing Director, prepares a schedule
  and agenda for Board and Committee meetings;
• Informs
  the Board on key issues affecting the Fund and responds to Board queries
  and requests with regards to matters to do with current or future
  legalisation;
• Negotiates
  and draws contracts to be executed between the Fund and third parties, be
  responsible for all legal and insurance matters and is the chief custodian
  of all legal documentation of the authority in the capacity of the Board
  Secretary. Prepares action reports for reporting back to the Board on the
  progress of implementation of Board decisions;
• Ensures
  proper and orderly conduct of Board meetings and Board Committee meetings;
  
• Ensures
  that all board duties are attended to by management.

• Manages
  the performance of the Department;
• Approves
  all expenses relating to the department in accordance with the Fund’s
  standard procedures;
• Responsible
  for custody and application of the Fund’s seal
• Responsible
  for the custody of the Fund’s official documents.

• Provides
  legal advisory services on all matters of a legal nature in the Fund. This
  includes areas such as new legislation, internal policies and procedures,
  major pending cases involving or affecting the Fund, insurance and social
  security issues, among others;
• Provides
  legal advice on benefits payable, drawing contracts, prosecuting employers,
  defending the Fund in courts of law and advice on requests/ applications
  for exemption from making contribution;
• Reviews
  and finalizes contracts for various services from business units and
  external parties to the Fund. Negotiates with external parties on contract
  terms and conditions;
• Prepares
  the gazette notices and statutory instruments for declaration of interest
  payable to members by the Minister.
• Oversees
  the carrying out of legal due diligence on investment proposals for
  submission to the executive committee of management and subsequently to
  the Board;
• Ensures
  timely compliance with all statutory requirements.

• The
  Corporation Secretary should possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree plus a
  Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, be an Advocate of the High Court
  in Uganda and a Professional Qualification in ICSA will be an added
  advantage.
• The
  candidate must have a minimum of ten years’ working experience at Head of
  Department or directorate level.
• Excellent
  track record of having handled successful litigations or court cases,
  considerable knowledge, experience and competence in managing legal
  matters and familiarity with the current global and local regulatory
  environment for investment funds as well as a demonstrated ability to keep
  on top of developments in the pension sector globally.
• Good
  understanding of the Ugandan economy and an appreciation of the culture
  and environment associated with commercial legal matters in the
  telecommunication industry;
• Demonstrable
  track record of performance, executive presence and decision making are
  key;
• Evidence
  of the ability to interact, relate to, work with and support the
  activities of a dynamic corporation’s highly qualified staff and Board
  members is desirable; and
• Prior
  experience in administration and management with an organisation and in
  dealing with Boards of Directors.

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Working knowledge of French language would be an
added advantage

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