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Job Title:  Management Trainee – Legal Services (Fresher Jobs) 

Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Legal Services Officer

About US:

The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is an autonomous statutory body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, The Authority is under the general supervision of the Ministry of Information Communications Technology and National Guidance (MOICT&NG). The National Information Technology Authority, Uganda was established with a mandate to coordinate, promote and monitor the development of IT in the context of social and economic development of Uganda.

Job Summary:   The Management Trainee – Legal Services will support in provision of regulatory activities including licensing and legal services related to the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019 and other relevant Laws in force.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in stakeholder engagements on awareness and sensitization of the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019.
• Support in Implementation of processes on maintenance, publication and update of the Data Protection Register.
• Review and draft contracts and agreements in compliance with all statutory or legal requirement
• Review publications by the Office and ensure they reflect the correct position of the law.
• Support in the development of Guidance/Notices on key areas under the Data Protection and Privacy Act.
• Provide corporate secretarial services on behalf of the Office.
• Support in provision of legal advice to staff of the Office and external stakeholders
• Liaison and collaboration with all relevant government ministries and departments, such as DPP, AG, Uganda Police with respect to legal and regulatory matters.
• Perform any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law (Hons.) from a recognized university. Required.
• Training in Data Protection and Privacy is an added advantage.
• At least one year of experience in provision of legal advice with a reputable organisation or law firm is a requirement
• One year of experience in sensitizing masses about various laws with a reputable organization or law firm is an added advantage.
• Good analytical skills;
• Knowledge of Data Protection and Privacy laws ;
• Ability to produce results with minimal supervision and handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Soft skills like presentation, and listening skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to prioritize and co-ordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery of the overall programme objectives and goals
• A resilient team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is willing to take responsibility and working with others to create breakthrough solutions to complex problems

How to Apply:

All interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application for, Download Here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.

The Executive Director,

National Information Technology Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),

Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former lugogo bypass)

P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda

Tel: 0417 801 038

via email: hr@nita.go.ug

Deadline: 2^nd January 2024 by 5:00pm

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