Friday 11 October 2013

Commissioner, Legal Services at Office of the President in Uganda

Job Title: Commissioner, Legal Services

Ref. HRM 234/272/01

Employer: Office of the President (Directorate of Ethics and Integrity)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Salary Scale: Uganda Government Scale -U1

Age: 35years and Above

Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience:

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in Laws plus a Masters Degree in a related field from a recognized University/Institution,
He/She should posses a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
Applicants should have a Minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Assistant Commissioner in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

Duties:

Deputizing the Director Legal
Providing legal services for the smooth operation of the Directorate
Acting as Legal Counsel to the Directorate on matters pertaining to the promotion for ethics and integrity and fight against corruption.
Following up on investigative reports on cases of corruption as may be deemed appropriate.
Handling all legal issues pertaining to Ethics and Integrity
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

How to Apply:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts.

Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) to the
Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 6th November 2013

The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office
on 2nd floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala,
Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.

Hand written applications are also acceptable.

The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug. The application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.

Applicants should not apply for more than two posts.

Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs

Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the
selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Application Deadline: 6th Nov 2013