Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 11 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB ROLE/ PURPOSE:
Carry out the statutory functions of the Board Secretary as specified in the URA Act Cap.196 and set the strategic direction for the Legal Services and Board Affairs Department within the overall URA Strategic Plan to enhance tax compliance and revenue collections.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead the planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the Legal Services and Board Affairs (LSBA) Departmental initiatives in line with the URA Corporate Plan
• Lead and participate in the development of the LSBA Departmental scorecard, annual procurement plans and budgets in line with the URA Corporate Plan.
• Supervise and periodically report on the implementation and monitoring of the LSBA Departmental scorecard.
• Account and utilize the budget allocated to the LSBA Department and implement resource optimization interventions.

Set, maintain and improve LSBA service quality standards in line with the URA Corporate Plan
• Lead and supervise the periodic review and reporting on the performance and quality of services that the LSBA Department provides to its internal and external clients in line with Client Service Standards.
• Set up and supervise the implementation of mechanisms for the periodic review and improvement of the LSBA service standards and Staff adherence to them.
• Initiate and supervise the development and implementation of mechanisms to address complaints and other issues raised by Clients and stakeholders.
• Enforce compliance with Service Level Agreements by the Staff of the LSBA Department.

Lead the development and monitor programs to improve the capacity, performance and productivity of Staff in the LSBA Department to enhance the quality of their service
• Implement Staff welfare initiatives in line with the Organizational initiatives.
• Implement Staff Competence based Learning and Development Programs.
• Set performance targets for all direct reports and track their performance, identifying areas of improvement and agreeing on the necessary support initiatives.
• Account for the performance of the LSBA Department against plan by documenting and presenting periodic performance reports to Management and the Board.
• Create and continually enhance an enabling environment for all the LSBA Staff to maximize their performance, innovation and creativity potential.

Develop, supervise the implementation, review and improvement of LSBA systems and processes
• Initiate and supervise the implementation and improvement of mechanisms and standards for internal and external communication in the LSBA Department.
• Champion the implementation of risk management interventions in line with the law and URA Risk Management Policy.
• Lead the periodic review and improvement of all the LSBA Department business processes.
• Initiate and supervise the setting up/improvement of mechanisms for knowledge management in line with the Departmental scorecard and Organizational knowledge management framework.
• Review and provide responses to the recommendations of Internal Audit and Office of the Auditor General.

Develop and Monitor implementation of programs to cultivate a high integrity culture among Staff in the LSBA Department
• Develop and communicate the strategy to enhance Staff integrity in the LSBA Department.
• Implement compliance and integrity enhancement interventions.

Carry out the statutory functions of the Board Secretary as specified in the URA Act, Board Charter and Corporate Governance principles
• Schedule and organize Board and Committee meetings according to the agreed schedule.
• Prepare, organize and disseminate all required Board documents within the established timelines.
• Provide secretarial services, communicate board decisions and follow up Board action points in accordance with the URA Act and internal Policies.

Lead LSBA Departmental initiatives geared towards improving voluntary compliance
• Supervise and participate in the provision of legal defense for the Organization on all prosecutions and civil legal suits related to URA, its operations and business.
• Lead the enforcement of tax debts for taxpayers that have failed to comply with their respective tax obligations; in line with the Tax laws and Debt Collection internal Policies
• Streamline the debt management processes.
• Lead and participate in the resolution of disputes using the Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism for settlement of cases.
• Lead the enforcement and recovery of costs awarded to URA.
• Provide legal advice to the Board and Management in line with the URA Act, Tax laws and other relevant laws of Uganda.

Coordinate with Departments and prepare proposals for the amendment of Tax legislations for submission and discussion with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
• Advise Management and the Board on revenue enhancing proposals for amendment of the relevant Tax laws.
• Engage and present proposed amendments to Tax laws to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development with Management.
• Interpret and issue guiding notes and opinions for the implementation of Tax Laws and other relevant laws to the various URA Departments.

Establish strategies for managing key stakeholders for the LSBA Department so as to sustain good working and productive relationships
• Develop and maintain a stakeholder matrix for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and lead the implementation of strategies for sensitization of the relevant stakeholders.
• Attend strategic regional meetings and establish good working relations with other Revenue Agencies for their support whenever needed.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of the various stakeholder engagements and establish areas for improvement.

Delegated functions of the Accounting Officer
• Perform functions delegated by the Accounting Officer which include but not limited to approval of Local Purchase Orders, signatory to the URA Bank Accounts and as designated URA authorized Officer for eTax system.

Qualifications
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Essential Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law (Hons) from a recognized academic Institution.
• A Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
• Enrolment as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a minimum of seven (7) years on the Bar
• A Valid Practicing Certificate
• At least ten (10) years of work experience in the Tax or legal field, five (5) of which should have been attained at Senior Management level in a legal profession with a reputable Organization or firm
• A registered member of the Uganda Law Society

Desirable Requirements
• A Master’s Degree in Law, Business, Management or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution.
• Leadership Training from a reputable Institution.
• Specialized training in Tax Administration.
• Experience in Tax matters.
• Experience in providing legal advice to Institutions
• Experience in planning, leading and overseeing the performance of professional team of Staff.
• Experience in building and sustaining diplomatic partnerships and alliances.
• Experience in managing executive dialogue at local, regional and international levels.
• Experience in championing corporate transformation.

Knowledge
• Excellent knowledge of Tax Laws at national, regional and international levels.
• Excellent knowledge of the applicable laws in Uganda.
• Knowledge of the International frameworks for domestic revenue mobilization.
• Knowledge of the applicability of international treaties and conventions.
• Knowledge of legislative processes in Uganda.
• Knowledge of the Planning and budgeting cycle as stipulated in the laws of Uganda.
• Knowledge of the Domestic Resource Mobilization Strategy (DRMS) and the URA Corporate Plan.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Should have a high degree of maturity that portrays the URA corporate image
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Should have excellent Interpersonal skills
• Should have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Should be quick at decision making
• Should be a team player with an admirable demeanour that influences behaviour in a multi-disciplinary team
• Should have excellent negotiation and advocacy skills
• Should be assertive and emotionally intelligent
• Should express resilience and commitment to work
• Should have the ability to prepare analytical reports and make convincing presentations
• Should be able to coach, mentor and guide a team of senior leaders under supervision
• Should have a track record of impeccable integrity
• Should be agile and result oriented
• Possession of good computer skills such as proficient use of Microsoft Office package, email and internet.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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