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• To promote and contribute to the Development of Tourism sector both
  within and outside of Uganda.
• To coordinate with the Ministry responsible for Tourism and the
  private sector in the implementation of the National Tourism policy.

• Shall be the Chief Legal Counsel and Head of the Legal Department of
  the Board.
• Shall be the Solicitor of the UTB and shall ensure the timely
  preparation of Organization’s legal documents such as contracts, leases,
  Memorandums of Understanding, loans and other agreements and ensure
  compliance with all the relevant laws, policies, guidelines and
  procedures.
• Shall be the Attorney of the UTB and shall represent the
  organization in courts of law and tribunals as may be required.
• Shall be the custodian of all the organizational legal documents and
  shall ensure the protection of all properties and assets of UTB.
• Coordinating and ensuring the Board of Directors’ meetings are held
  in accordance with the law, preparing agenda, taking minutes, tracking
  implementation of Board of Directors decisions and advising the CEO on
  timely board meetings.
• Monitor the activities of the various partners ensuring compliance
  with the approved Laws and MOUs in line with the Mission, Strategic Plan,
  relevant laws and agreements.
• Supervise all the staff in the Department
• Perform any other duties related to the field and as may be assigned
  from time to time by the Supervisor.

• The applicant should hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a
  recognized University with a bias in Commercial Law or company Law from a
  recognized University.
• A post Graduate Diploma in Legal practice from LDC is a must
• Must be a registered Member of the Uganda Law Society with a valid
  practice certificate
• He/she must possess at least Eight (8) years of Legal Practice
  working experience as an advocate of the High Court of Uganda and
  subordinate courts with three (3) years at senior management level in a
  prominent and busy Public or Private Organization or Firm.
• Knowledge of the Tourism Act 2008 and other relevant laws is a must.
• Excellent management and leadership skills and strong business
  acumen.
• Interpretation and application of laws.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Writing and presentation skills.
• Negotiation, advocacy and communication skills.
• Leadership and team building skills
• Age: Below 45 years

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