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Job Title:  Senior Officer Licensing

Organisation: Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

Duty Station:  Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager Licensing

About the Company:

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: To prepare and review the Commission’s legal cases, instruments, and documents and, conduct research to provide advice that protects the Commission’s interests in particular the Commission’s licensing mandate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and provide legal opinions on issues relating to the Commission’s operations.
• Represent the Commission in court cases which are not sourced to external lawyers.
• Prepare contracts/agreements, legal documents/instruments arising out of the operations of the Commission.
• Provide input into proposed regulatory frameworks and Guidelines as deemed necessary for the effective regulation of the sector.
• Correspond with license applicants regarding their license application processes.
• Participate in the review and negotiations of licenses, agreements, and processes leading to the resolution of disputes.
• Prepare management papers for license applications for publication in the national print media.
• Provide input into proposed regulatory frameworks and Guidelines as deemed necessary for the effective regulation of the sector.
• Conduct performance appraisals diligently and comprehensively for subordinate staff, ensuring thorough evaluation of their individual contributions, achievements, and areas for improvement.

Key Performance Indicators

• License applications revised.
• Number of litigation cases won or resolved favorably.
• TAT to review and finalize contracts.
• Time taken to respond to and resolve regulatory investigations.
• Compliance with corporate governance standards.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law
• Bachelor’s degree in law
• Postgraduate Diploma in legal practice; and an enrolled advocate of the High Court of Uganda

Working Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years experience in legal practice in a similar corporate setting.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Technical

• Knowledge of licensing processes and standards.
• Legal research, analysis, and drafting skills.
• Stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of national, regional, and international ICT laws and regulations.

Behavioral

• Communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.

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.

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Deadline: 22nd December 2024

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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