Uganda Bureau of Statistics is a semi-autonomous agency of Government responsible for the maintenance of the National Statistical System to ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of Statistical information. The Bureau has a dual role as the principal statistics producing agency and coordinator of the National Statistical System (NSS).
UBOS is seeking dynamic, competent, self-motivated, result oriented, and good team professionals of good character and high integrity to fill the following position.
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JOB TITLE: Senior Legal Officer
JOB REFERENCE: UBOS/SLO/- 2020
REPORTS TO: Manager, Legal Services/ Secretary to the Board
SALARY SCALE: UBOS SP2
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Permanent
Purpose and objective:
To conduct legal research, support contract management, promote legal awareness, develop legal compliance mechanisms as well as assist the Manager Legal Services in the performance of duties. .

Duties and Key Responsibilities
• Conduct research and prepare comprehensive briefs to the Manager Legal Services as required
• Identify any new legislation or trend or practice that may have an impact on the operations of the Bureau.
• Develop and maintain a legal and operational compliance catalogue.
• Participate in legal compliance monitoring within UBOS and for the NSS.
• Participate in legal awareness creation in the Bureau and NSS.
• Support contract management at all levels including employment contracts and other contracts.
• Attend court sessions whenever required.
• Review legal documents to ensure compliance with the relevant legal regimes;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Desired competencies/Personal qualities
• Should be innovative and with a proven high level of integrity.
• Must have the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must have the ability and the drive to achieve results
• Proven track record of outstanding performance.
• Possession of excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess good administrative and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the necessary computer packages

Qualifications
• An Honor’s Degree in Law from a reputable University
• A Post graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, Kampala
• Must be an advocate of the High Court with at least three practicing certificates
• A Masters’ Degree in the relevant field would be an added advantage
• A Post graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management or ICSA would be an added advantage

Expected knowledge and experience
• A minimum working experience of at least 4 years in a reputable organization at an officer level and above.
• Working knowledge of public administration and management and procurement regulations will be an added advantage.

If you believe you meet the required profile, please submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS Website: https://www.ubos.org/uboshr/public/login Not Later than close of business on the, 21st August, 2020 at 5pm. Hardcopies shall not be accepted. All applicants must attach relevant soft copies of academic transcripts, certificates and relevant appointment letters. (PDF copies maximum 10MB).

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. All documents tendered in shall be verified with the relevant authorities. Any falsification of documents will lead to prosecution and any form of lobbying and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS IS AN ALL EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ORGANISATION. MANAGEMENT