Job Title: Senior Officer, Enforcement
Organisation: Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Enforcement & Compliance
About US:
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act 2013 to regulate Telecommunications, Broadcasting and Postal sub-sectors. In carrying out its mandate and mission of driving the development of a robust communications sector in the country.
Job Summary: The Senior Officer, Enforcement will provide legal and enforcement support and advice to the Commission in accordance with the law for the efficient running of the day-to-day operations of the Commission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting legal research and prepare legal briefs in the preparation for cases going to Court and compile and give evidence in Court.
- Participate in conducting periodic evaluation of operators and together with relevant units, compile compliance status reports of operators in respect of licenses and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct investigations and interview witnesses and perpetrators, observing, investigating, and gathering evidence, taking formal witness statements, and liaising with the Enforcement Team
- Identifying and recommending appropriate remedial and punitive action during the conduct of investigations.
- Undertaking enforcement action in line with the relevant laws, regulations, licenses and agreements in respect of licensed operators;
- Undertaking enforcement action against illegal operators in line with the Commission’s mandate.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Law;
- A Bachelor’s degree in Laws; and a Post Graduate Diploma in legal practice
- Enrolled an advocate of the High Court of Uganda
- At least four years of relevant working experience in a similar corporate setting.
- Stakeholder management
- Legal Enforcement
- Information Management
- Business Alignment
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills;
- Integrity
How to Apply:
All candidates should complete the online application form and upload their CV, cover letter and relevant certificates at the link below. The CV must include 3 referees including their email address and telephone number.
Deadline: 24th March 2023
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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