Job Title: Principal Legal Officer
Organisation: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) is Uganda’s government body responsible for managing and developing the nation’s energy (electricity, petroleum) and mineral resources for economic growth, focusing on policy, infrastructure (hydro, solar, nuclear), sustainable practices, and exploring oil/gas potential.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:-
- Providing technical support to the Ministry on legal matters pertaining to the operations of the Ministry;
- Preparing and drafting Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements, in accordance with the relevant National and International Laws;
- Reviewing Contracts, Agreements, Resolutions, Policies, Bills in accordance with the relevant National and International Laws;
- Researching and preparing legal briefs and submissions on matters regarding the Ministry;
- Maintaining a database of legal matters and documents of the Ministry for future reference;
- Supporting the Ministry in formulation of legal and regulatory Instruments;
- Preparing work plans, budgets and periodic reports for the Section;
- Supervising and appraising staff in the Section;
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Law plus a Masters Degree in Law from a recognized University /Institution as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
Working Experience
- Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Senior Legal Officer in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable organization.
- Applicants should, among others, have the following Values: Integrity; Accountability; Impartiality; Transparency; Respect; Responsiveness; Patriotism, Teamwork and Serving Public Interest
How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in the Public Service. Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE not later than 19th January, 2026. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed at the link bel0w
Mandatory requirements for Applicants: –
- Apply ON-LINE.
- Scan, attach and submit on-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents (‘O’ Level, and ‘A’ Level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates).
- Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only Portable Document Format (PDF) is allowed;
Application Process:
- Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug
- Click and Register as a new User to create your account and complete your profile (starting with your bio data moving downwards).
- If you already have an account, simply sign in and update your profile.
- Click on Jobs, then Advertised Jobs in the menu. Select the Advert to view the jobs therein.
- Click on the job from the list of advertised jobs.
- View the job details and click apply.
- Review your application and submit.
- You can only apply for one (01) post. Applying for more than two (02) posts will lead to automatic disqualification.
Emphasis: –
- Only on-line applications on the e-recruitment system will be considered.
- Only Candidates shortlisted for Written and/ or Oral Interviews will be contacted.
- Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with them copies of original academic documents (“O” and “A” level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates) and a Valid National Identification Card.
- Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.
- The Public Service Commission will carry out verification of all academic documents of successful candidates in order to confirm their authenticity. Any applicant established to have submitted forged document(s) shall be disqualified and charged in accordance with the laws of Uganda.
- In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No.0414-237671 or 0414-254271 or 0414-342279 or send an e-mail to [email protected]
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Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72