JOB DETAILS:

To spearhead management of the Civil Litigation and Advisory Services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Spearhead the development and implementation of section Work Plans, Budgets and prepare timely reports including status reports of court cases;
   2. Coordinate legal representation of NEMA in all civil matters;
   3. Effectively manage witnesses and evidence to ensure successful civil litigation;
   4. Provide legal support to legislative drafting processes;
   5. Provide legal support to Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements, Treaties and Conventions negotiations and implementation;
   6. Coordinate representation of NEMA in Civil Courts at all levels;
   7. Support training and assist in the formulation of bye laws and ordinances for Local Governments;
   8. Coordinate negotiation and drafting of legal documents;
   9. Provide Legal Advisory services to the Authority;
   10. Supervise and appraise staff;
   11. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

An Honors Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized University;
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice;
A Master's Degree in Law;
Be enrolled as an advocate of the High Court of Uganda;
Possess a valid practicing certificate, except if working in a government institution.

EXPERIENCE:

Should have at least a minimum of three (3) years post qualification relevant professional working experience in legal practice with a focus on civil litigation in Uganda.

KEY COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

a) Leadership, team building and supervision skills
b) Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
c) Excellent scholarly writing and publication skills
d) Excellent analytical and presentation skills
e) Financial and human resource management skills
f) Excellent report writing skills
g) Resource Mobilization skills
h) Risk management skills
i) Excellent Information Communication Technology skills
j) Excellent command of the English language

The one pdf file should be submitted to ed@nema.go.ug.

Applications not in one pdf file and those arriving after closing time will not be considered.

Applicants are allowed to apply for not more than two posts. Only successful candidates at any stage shall be contacted. Any form of lobbying to Executive Director, Board or any other authority or individual will lead to automatic disqualification of the Applicant.