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• Supports the Director Legal and Corporate
  Affairs on legal matters arising out governance, Board Affairs and Labour
  laws
• Manages legal issues arising from all
  regulatory and compliance requirements for both the Authority and for all
  licensees and Operators in the Country.
• Develops and coordinates the development
  of the institutional governance instruments like policies, guidelines,
  procedures and manuals.
• Guides senior management and the Board of
  Directors on corporate governance issues and compliance with statutory and
  regulatory requirements.
• Prepares minutes, agenda, notices, and
  subsequent correspondence in connection with meetings of Management and
  Board of Directors.
• Carries out the review of Laws,
  regulations and procedures applicable to the work of PAU, checks for any
  changes to new legislations, policy changes and developments which may
  affect the work of PAU.
• The incumbent will also keenly review and
  or prepare contractual documents made with third parties and ensure that
  PAU’s interests are taken care of
• Ensures Legal protection of PAU assets
  including land, Intellectual property and other movable property
• Performs any other duties as may be
  assigned from time to time by the Director Legal and Corporate Affairs.
• Guide the authority on land and labour law
  related issues arising from land acquisitions programs in the sector.
• Reviews, drafts and negotiates contractual
  terms and conditions of various agreements to ensure protection of PAU’s
  interests.
• Manage the preparation, documentation,
  review and submission of periodic progress reports to relevant internal
  and external stakeholders
• Plan and budget for resource requirements
  in the business Unit and monitor the usage to ensure efficiency
• Formulate and monitor a Business Unit Work
  plan and develop performance agreements with all the staff under
  supervision
• Monitor staff performance and provide
  guidance and periodic feedback for performance improvement
• The incumbent will assess the training and
  development needs of staff under supervision and recommend appropriate
  interventions
• Provide coaching and mentoring support to
  staff under jurisdiction
• Initiate and implement activities/programs
  intended to create and harness teamwork in the business Unit
• Implement any other staff related programs
  as introduced and approved in the organization
• Create and maintain a working atmosphere
  that fosters creativity and innovation in the team

• The ideal candidate for the Petroleum
  Authority of Uganda (PAU) Manager Policy and Board Affairs job opportunity
  must possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree (Hons) from a recognised
  University.
• Possession of a Postgraduate diploma in
  legal practice.
• The applicant must also be enrolled as an
  advocate for at least five years
• Possession of a Master’s Degree in
  Petroleum Law, petroleum policy, Petroleum management, International Law
  or Commercial Transactions or related field.
• A minimum of seven years’ experience in a
  similar or relevant organization preferably in the oil and gas industry or
  regulatory environment.
• Significant experience in working in a
  leadership role in a similar organisation
• Previous exposure and experience in
  liaising with other Government institutions and stakeholders
• Other qualifications in the oil and gas
  sector from internationally recognised institutions are desired
• Internationally recognised professional
  qualifications or membership of nationally and internationally recognised
  professional bodies.
• Other qualifications in corporate
  governance, tax, arbitration, procurement or management.
• Extensive knowledge of legal and
  regulatory provisions of the Ugandan law and international law pertaining
  to the oil and gas industry
• Critical thinking and problem solving
  skills
• Ability to work independently and in a
  team.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and
  coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal
  skills.
• Good track record in a management position
  with Integrity
• Good IT literacy and computer skills
• Ability to lead and motivate co-workers
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

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