The Ugandan Jobline

• Provide legal guidance to the Rural Electrification Board,
  Management and staff of the Agency on compliance with statutory and
  regulatory requirements.
• Formulate appropriate legal structures, policies
  and guidelines to support the operations of the Agency.
• Participate in project appraisal and
  negotiations for funding to ensure the loan objectives are aligned with
  the Agency’s strategic goals.
• Shall be responsible for preparation of
  legal documents including contracts, agreements and memoranda of
  understanding.
• Keep safe custody of the Agency’s legal
  documents.
• Shall be responsible for mitigating
  legal risks associated with the operations of the Agency.
• Support the function of the Secretary to
  the Rural Electrification Board.
• Oversee the acquisition of right of way
  for successful implementation of rural electrification projects.
• Establish, promote and maintain
  strategic linkages with key stakeholders.
• Manage departmental resources and
  activities including but not limited to budgeting, procurement and human
  resource.
• Perform other duties as will be assigned
  from time to time by the supervisor.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in law.
• Master’s degree in Law or Business
  Administration
• Post graduate diploma in legal practice.
• Enrolled Advocate of the High Court with
  a valid practicing certificate.
• Registered member of the Uganda Law
  Society.
• Experience of ten (10) years’ work
  experience in a reputable organisation, with seven (7) years specific
  experience in the public sector.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience
  at senior level of management. 
• Five years’ experience in litigation.
• Familiarity with the electricity sector is an added advantage.

Related Jobs