Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 24 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Uganda Law Society (ULS) is a membership organization established by Cap 276 to provide services to its members and to the people of Uganda. Its vision is to be a proficient Bar Association in fostering access to justice, the rule of law and good governance in Uganda.

Its mission is to develop a skilled and empowered legal profession in execution of its statutory mandate to foster and improve access and administration of justice as well as good governance in Uganda.

Core values:
Equity and member-focused, Professionalism, Competence, Integrity, Accountability, Efficiency, Corporate Governance and Independence, Creativity and Innovation, Team Work.

The ULS is seeking for a qualified and experienced individual to fill the following position at the Head Office.

Job Title: Clerk to Council
Duty Station: Kampala
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary:
Clerk to Council is under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for handling the ULS Council Affairs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the activities of the ULS Council and its committees.
• Organize, coordinate and Manage ULS Council Meetings.
• Write and preserve minutes of ULS Council and committee meetings.
• File all documentation relating to Council and ensuring confidentiality of such matters.
• Schedule appointments for council Members and organize for their travels.
• To prepare in consultation with appropriate agendas for the meetings of the Council and Committees.
• Prepare and organize for the welfare of all Council members.
• To prepare speeches for the ULS Council.
• To ensure confidentiality of Council matters which are not in the public domain.
• Conduct research on cooperate governance issues and other related matters and advise the Council through preparation of Position paper and presentations for relevant Forums.
• Write proposals and Mobilize resources to support the Council activities.
• Any other lawful duties assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• LLB and a post graduate diploma in Legal Practice
• A minimum of at least Two years of professional work experience;

Key Competencies:
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
• Computer proficiency with good knowledge of computer applications.
• Industrious and self-driven
• Ready to work long hours
• Track record of high Integrity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be result oriented
• Must have strong leadership skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Application Procedure: If you are interested and meet the above requirements, submit your application letter, current curriculum vitae and copies of academic documents to hr@uls.or.ug not later than 27th January 2024 at 5:00pm. All submissions should be sent by email.


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