Job Title: Legal Services Officer
Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
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 Officer is responsible for providing professional advice on legal issues pertaining to personnel management, administration and legal matters related to the Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review registration applications to verify completeness and accuracy of required documents and information.
- Participate in stakeholder engagements aimed at raising awareness and promoting sensitization regarding the Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap. 97.
- Draft and review contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with statutory and legal requirements.
- Provide corporate secretarial support for the Office, including documentation and meeting coordination, and perform any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time.
- Support in the establishment of collaboration with key actors in the data protection and privacy ecosystem to promote compliance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap. 97 and its Regulations.
- Provide legal and regulatory guidance to entities and the general public on all matters relating to the Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap. 97 and its Regulations.
- Monitor and review the legal and regulatory regime, emerging industry trends and support preparation of reports on the same to management.
- Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Law is a requirement;
- Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice is a requirement;
- Must be an enrolled advocate with a valid practicing certificate.
- An internationally recognized data protection and privacy certification is an added advantage.
Experience
- At least three (3) years’ post-qualification experience in legal practice or corporate legal services, with strong skills in compliance, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory advisory.
Technical Expertise
- Good analytical skills;
- Ability to produce results with minimal supervision and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and soft skills like presentation and listening skills.
- Able to prioritize and coordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery of the overall programme objectives and goals
- A resilient team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
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: [email protected]
Deadline: 24th September 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36