Careers in Law – Legal Counsel at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Job Title: Legal
Counsel
Organization: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Director Legal and Corporate Affairs
About UWA:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) was established in 1996 and is managed
in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200. The Mission of UWA is: “To
conserve, economically develop and sustainably manage the wildlife and
protected areas of Uganda in partnership with neighbouring communities and
other stakeholders for the benefit of the people of Uganda and the global
community.
Job Summary: The Legal
Counsel will support the smooth running of the Legal Unit in order to keep UWA
operating its business in line with the law and ensure Uganda Wildlife
Authority is legally represented in its interests.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The candidate should hold an Honors
    Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University
  • The candidate should also hold a
    postgraduate diploma in legal practice form LDC.
  • The applicant should have a minimum of
    three (3) years demonstrated working experience in the field of Law, in a
    prominent and busy Public or Private organization or Firm.
  • Ability to interpret and apply applicable
    laws
  • Excellent analytical and decision making
    skills.
  • Possess the ability to work with minimum
    supervision.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication
    skills.
  • High degree of confidentiality.
  • Time management.
  • TeamWork.
How to Apply: 
All candidates should send their applications with detailed CV and
three professional referees with daytime telephone contact should be addressed
and submitted to the address below clearly marking on the envelope the post
being applied for to the address below.
The Executive Director Uganda Wildlife Authority,
Plot 7 Kiira Road, Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530 Kampala, Uganda
Tel:+256-414-355000 Fax +256414346921
Email:
info@ugandawildlife.org
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted, please note that any form of lobbing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
Deadline: Friday 5th September
2014

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