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| National Information Technology Authority - Uganda (NITA-U) |
Manager Legal Services Job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: June 18 2025
Hiring Organization: National Information Technology Authority - Uganda (NITA-U)
Job Details:
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Provide legal
advice to the Authority’s directorates/departments on the legal procedures to
follow in line with the relevant statutes and laws in force
Provide
corporate secretarial services and administrative support to the operations of
the Authority’s Board of Directors and Management as and when required;
Provide
guidance on the formulation of policies and procedures covering all legal
matters in accordance with the relevant laws;
Support the
Authority to comply with laws, regulations, standards, procedures, and best
practices in accordance with the relevant laws in force;
Receive and
disseminate information and services of all legal documents and prepare
responses in accordance with the NITA-U Act and other relevant laws;
Respond to
clients’ inquiries, claims, and complaints and render legal advice to them in
accordance with the laws in force in Uganda;
Participate
in contract negotiations and provide legal advice with respect to contractual
rights and obligations for services to be received or rendered by the
Authority;
Undertaking
legal due diligence as and when required;
Review
contracts, Memoranda, and other legal documentation and monitor their
implementation in line with the Organisation’s objectives and Government
regulations; Develop and maintain an effective filing system for the
Authority’s Contracts
Develop and
put in place tools to support the management of the Authority’s legal risks;
Manage the legal liability of the Authority within the established thresholds,
and ensure cases filed for or against the Authority are properly handled
Coordinate
legal research relating to the mission and objectives of the Authority and
recommend necessary reforms in line with the applicable laws;
Ensure the
registration of the Authority’s interest in property including registration and
legal transfers such as: – business names, trademarks or logos registering land
transfers, share transfers or any other property transfers arising from time to
time;
Liaise with
all relevant government ministries and departments including Ministry of
Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Solicitor General, Attorney General, the
Directorate of Public Prosecution, Public Procurement and Disposal of Public
Assets Authority, Uganda Police with respect to legal administration matters;
Review and
render legal opinions and briefs on all matters where legal advice is required;
Supervise
staff within the Department;
Prepare
annual Performance plans, Work Plans, and Budget, and monitor Performance;
Perform any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
Application procedure
All interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application for, Download Here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact 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
via email: hr@nita.go.ug
Deadline: 18th June 2025
Date Posted: 2025-06-11
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