JOB DETAILS:

The Officer is responsible for providing professional advice on legal issues pertaining to personnel management, administration, and legal matters related to the Office.

Key Accountabilities
a) Review registration applications to verify completeness and accuracy of required documents and information.
b) Participate in stakeholder engagements aimed at raising awareness and promoting sensitization regarding the Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap. 97.
c) Draft and review contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with statutory and legal requirements.
d) Provide corporate secretarial support for the Office, including documentation and meeting coordination, and perform any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time.
e) Support in the establishment of collaboration with key actors in the data protection and privacy ecosystem to promote compliance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap. 97 and its Regulations.
f) Provide legal and regulatory guidance to entities and the general public on all matters relating to the Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap. 97 and its Regulations.
g) Monitor and review the legal and regulatory regime, emerging industry trends, and support preparation of reports on the same to management.
h) Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Education
a) A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Law is a requirement.
b) Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice is a requirement.
c) Must be an enrolled advocate with a valid practicing certificate.
d) An internationally recognized data protection and privacy certification is an added advantage.

Experience
At least three (3) years’ post-qualification experience in legal practice or corporate legal services, with strong skills in compliance, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory advisory.

Technical Expertise
a) Good analytical skills.
b) Ability to produce results with minimal supervision and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and soft skills like presentation and listening skills.

Nature and Scope
a) Able to prioritize and coordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery of the overall programme objectives and goals.
b) A resilient team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude.

Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website https://www.nita.go.ug/publication/job-application-forms), with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.

The Executive Director,
National Information Technology Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda

Tel: 0417 801 038

The deadline for applications for the positions is 24th September 2025 (Not later than 1700 hrs. Local Time). Only Soft copy applications will be accepted, and no application will be considered without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above). You can apply for a maximum of two positions.