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Job Title:  Senior Officer Licensing

Organisation: Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

Duty Station:  Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager Licensing

About Organisation:

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: The Senior Officer Licensing will prepare and review the Commission’s legal cases, instruments, and documents, and conduct research to provide advice that protects the Commission’s interests, particularly the Commission’s licensing mandate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and provide legal opinions on issues relating to the Commission’s operations.
• Prepare contracts/agreements and legal documents/instruments arising from 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.
• Attend court sessions on behalf of the Commission, representing its interests in legal proceedings.
• Prepare management papers for license applications for publication in the national print media.
• Manage the performance and development of subordinate staff.
• Maintain flexibility to accommodate any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators

• License applications revised.
• Turn around time to review and finalise contracts.
• Time taken to respond to and resolve regulatory investigations.
• Compliance with corporate governance standards.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in law
• Bachelor’s degree in law
• 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.

Behavioural

• Communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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 July 2024 by 5:00pm

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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