Job title: HEAD LEGAL AFFAIRS
Reports to: Director Legal Affairs
Job role: To provide legal and regulatory support and advice to the Commission in accordance with the law for the efficient running of the day to day operations of the Commission.
Key Result Areas
a. Provide legal advice on the day-to-day operations in respect of the Commission’s regulatory role, in line with the existing legislation and general practices;
b. Manage the activities of the Legal Services unit in order to ensure efficiency in legal processes and staff performance within the Legal unit;
c. Review contracts/agreements, licenses and other legal instruments relating to the Commission;
d. Represent the Commission in all litigation and arbitration matters;
e. Liaise with the Finance Department to ensure adequate supervision of the debt collection function;
f. Ensure compliance with and enforcement of relevant laws, regulations, licenses and agreements in respect of licensed operators;
g. Ensure adequate insurance coverage of the Commission’s assets and its other risks as part of UCC’s risk management strategy; and
h. Participate in legislative development processes at national, regional and international levels and advise on policy and regulatory initiatives affecting the sector.
Qualifications
· A Bachelor’s degree in Law;
· A Masters degree in Law;
· A Diploma in Legal practice;
· Should be an Enrolled Advocate; and
· Possession of relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
Key Skills and Experience
· A minimum of eight (8) years experience in the legal practice three (3) of which should be at a senior management position;
· Experience and knowledge of regulatory matters in communications, broadcasting and postal sub sectors is essential;
· Strong interpersonal and team working skills with ability to easily coordinate with the relevant enforcement organs;
· A team player with good negotiation skills; and
· Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of integrity.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should submit applications indicating their telephone and e-mail addresses accompanied with the following documents:
1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating two professional and one character referees. Members of Uganda Communications Commission shall not be accepted as referees.
2. Copies of certificates, testimonials, cited in the CV.
Applications should be submitted to the following address NOT LATER THAN 5.00 pm on 7th September 2012 to:
The Director, Human Resource and Administration,
Uganda Communications Commission,
2nd Floor, UCC House
Plot 42-44 Spring Road, Bugolobi,
P. O. Box 7376,
KAMPALA
Only short listed applicants will be notified. Any form of canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.
UCC is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.
