Job Title: Commissioner, Law Reform
Organization: Uganda Law
Reform Commission (ULRC)
Reform Commission (ULRC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Secretary
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.
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:
Responsibilities:
- The Commissioner will be responsible for
heading the Law Reform Department; - Tasked with planning and reviewing work
programmes for the law reform department for approval by the Commission; - Responsible for coordinating activities of
the department with other Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies - Conducting sensitization of stakeholders
on activities of the Commission; - Developing work plans and budgets for the
department; - Tasked with implementing and appraising
projects and programs for law reform; - Supervising, directing and evaluating
performance of subordinate staff of the department; - Providing professional leadership in the
department; - Managing the staff development strategies;
- Monitoring and evaluating the
implementation of departmental activities - Performing any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicants should be a Ugandan who
holds an honours bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university and
a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre. Possession of
a relevant Masters’ degree will be an added advantage. - At least ten (10) years of relevant
working experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of Assistant
Commissioner in Government or equivalent experience from a reputable
organisation. - Previous exposure and experience in legal
research and report writing - Possession of computer skills.
- Knowledge of project planning and
management. - Age: 35 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) with recent passport size photographs filled in triplicate to:
certified photocopies of their testimonials and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
(CV) with recent passport size photographs filled in triplicate to:
The Commission Secretary,
Uganda Law Reform Commission,
8th floor, Workers’ House, Plot 1 Pilkington Road,
P.O. Box 12149, Kampala, Uganda.
Email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 29th May 2017
by 5.00pm
by 5.00pm
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