Deadline of this Job: 11 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:Title: Legal Officer
Reports to: Secretariat Coordinator
Duration: 24 months, renewable
Duty Station: Kampala
Job Reference: HCDP-LOF01
Purpose of the Job: To coordinate all legal activities under the Secretariat.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities and duties of the Legal Officer The incumbent will be responsible to the Secretariat Coordinator for performing the following duties: -
• Advising the Ministry and its affiliated Institutions on legal matters,
• Participating in analysis and review of policies and laws;
• Assisting in representing the Ministry in Courts of Law or any other legal proceedings to which the Ministry is a party:
• Assisting in drafting Legislations relating to the Ministry and the Secretariat;
• Interpreting laws that have a bearing on the work of the Ministry:
• Providing legal support to the Secretariat Liaising with the Office of the Solicitor Secretariat on all legal matters;
• Evaluating all legal documents submitted to the Ministry
• Developing and writing legal memoranda and statements as may be directed by the Permanent Secretary:
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience:
Qualifications:
• An Honors Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University / Institution plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
• Applicants should have three (3) years' relevant working experience in legal practice from a reputable organization/firm.
Deadline of this Job: 18 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:(1 post) (REF: EAC/HR/2022-23/19)
Grade: P2
Directorate: Office of the Secretary General
Department: Legal Division
Reports to: The Counsel to the Community
Main purpose of the job:
To provide Secretarial Services to the Council of Ministers, the Sectoral Council of Ministers Responsible for East African Community Affairs and the Sectoral Council on Legal and Judicial Affairs .
Duties and responsibilities:
• To guide on the convening and facilitation of the meetings of the Council of Ministers, the Sectoral Council of Ministers responsible for East African Community Affairs and the Sectoral Council on Legal and Judicial Affairs;
• To record the deliberations and Minutes of the Meetings of the Council of Ministers and the said Sectoral Councils and to prepare reports thereof in consistent and serialized manner;
• To follow-up implementation on decisions made by the Sectoral Council on Legal and Judicial Affairs matters and Council of Ministers; and
• To prepare briefs for the Chairperson for the Council of Ministers and the Secretary General during policy organs’ meetings.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Management
Qualifications and experience :
• Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) from a reputable University.
• A minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
Skills and competencies:
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Adequate computer skills.
• Experience in facilitating Board or Council Meetings.
Eligibility for applications:
Applicants from all EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above position.
Terms and Conditions of Service:
The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once.
This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.
Fringe Benefits:
The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
Education Qualifications:
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective Partner State. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.
All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their respective Partner States.
Relevant Working Experience:
Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience.
Equal Opportunity:
The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.
