Job Title: Commissioner, Law Revision
Organization: Uganda Law Reform Commission (ULRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, 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:
- The Commissioner will
be responsible for heading the Law Revision Department; - Tasked with proposing
programmes for law revision for approval by the Commission - In charge of planning
and reviewing work programmes for the Law Revision 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; - In charge of
developing work plans and budgets for the departments; - Tasked with
implementing and appraising national development strategies and projects
in relation to law revision; - Supervising, directing
and evaluating performance of subordinate staff of the department; - Providing professional
leadership in the department; - Overseeing 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:
- The ideal candidate
must hold an honours bachelor’s degree in law from a recognised 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. - Possession of a
certificate of training in legislative drafting. - Good 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: 3rd April 2018 by 5.00pm
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