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Legal Officer

Entebbe, Uganda * Full-time
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The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

Category: Legal Total Positions: Location: Entebbe, Uganda Full-time Salary: Attractive Posted 9 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drafting Legal documents including contracts, agreements, letters and memorandum of understanding with various stakeholders. • Conducting legal research. • Taking minutes of selected meetings. • Provide timely and accurate information to support the drafting of legal • Participate in the review of legal and policy frameworks pertaining to the organisation and recommend appropriate amendments. • Participate in the preparation and review of court documents for civil • suits/litigation. • Participate in the preparation of quarterly performance reports. • Assist in the preparation, review, negotiation, execution and registration of • contracts and other legal documents on behalf of the organisation. • Compile registers of all legal documents including Agreements, signed contracts etc. • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors and Management.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Possess a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from a recognized University plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre. • Applicants MUST hold a valid practicing certificate (2025). • At least two years’ experience of legal practice in a reputable organisation or firm. • Membership with both the Uganda Law Society and East African Law Society. • Knowledge of relevant national and regional legal frameworks. • Behavioral competencies • Effective presentation and communication skills. • Interpersonal and organizational skills. • Possess the ability to work under minimum supervision • Proven Integrity, Service ethics and Credibility • The applicant must be a team player • Age: 23-35 Years
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons with the stated requirements should submit hard copy applications in triplicate together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving telephone and e-mail addresses and the names and addresses of three (03) referees, as well as copies of National Identity Card, certified copies of academic certificates and / or testimonials, to the undersigned not later than 5.00pm on Friday 27th September 2025. Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for on the top-left hand corner of the envelope. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via NARO web-site, telephones and e-mail addresses as provided on the CV. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications. Only applications responding to this advertisement and its attendant timelines will be received. The Director General, National Agricultural Research Organization, Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue, P.O.Box 295 Entebbe – Uganda Deadline: 27th September 2025
Deadline: Expired
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