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

• 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 • Leadership, team building and supervision skills • Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills • Excellent scholarly writing and publication skills • Excellent analytical and presentation skills • Financial and human resource management skills • Excellent report writing sklls • Resource Mobilization skills • Risk management skills • Excellent Information Communication Technology skills • Excellent command of the English language • NOTE: Potential candidates should fill the attached form, attaching requisite academic transcripts and certificates . The form should be submitted to ed@nema.go.ug not later than 14th August 2025 at 5:00 P.M.