Jobs in Uganda - Senior Corporate Services Officer at National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)

Job Title: Senior Corporate Services Officer


Job ID:
1038
Location:
Entebbe, , Uganda
Category:
Management
Salary:

Job Views:
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Employment Type:
Full time


Job Description:
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate responsible for the coordination and oversight of all aspects of agricultural research in Uganda. The Director General (NARO) invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for the following positions at the organisation Secretariat, Entebbe.

Job Requirements:
Reports to: Director Corporate Services
Salary Grade: UR 4.
Overall Responsibility:
He/she will provide professional leadership and guidance on legal matters of interest and concern to the organization.
Specific Duties:
The successful candidate will:
• Provide legal advice and guidance to the NARO Governing Council and management.
• Provide guidance on the registration and protection of intellectual property rights, privilege’s and interests arising out of NARO led Agricultural research.
• Support the training of NARO Scientists in Intellectual Property
Rights and discerning patentable areas arising from agricultural research;
• Provide in house expertise and guidance necessary for the drafting and signing of contracts, agreements and memorandum of understanding by various stakeholders.
• In liaison with lawful authorities, lead the process of registering the organization land.
• Play a link role between NARO and contracted Legal service providing firms.
• Advise Council, management and staff on the interpretation of the National Agricultural Research Act, 2005, and other enabling legislations.
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
Candidates must possess a good degree in Law. Possession of a Diploma in Legal Practice is an added advantage.
• A minimum of five years’ of legal practice in a reputable organisation or fi rm.
• Experience in the area of intellectual property rights, patenting and protection of innovations is desirable.

How to Apply:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than July 4,2013.The Director General, National Agricultural Research Organisation, P.O. Box 295, Entebbe


Deadline: 04/07/2013