Uganda General

Duty Description

About US:

Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) established by statutory instrument 2001 No. 75. REA is mandated to implement Government’s rural electrification programs. The Government of Uganda through REA is implementing a number of electricity connection projects with financial support from development partners to meet national electricity access targets.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in liaison with other departments, identify key organisational legal requirements and provide the necessary support.
• Conduct necessary research required to provide legal guidance to the Agency
• Support the formulation of appropriate guidelines to support the operations of the Agency.
• Assist in the appraisal and development of rural electrification projects.
• Support the procurement and disposal process by participating in contract negotiations and drafting in adherence to the set time lines.
• Coordinate strategic linkages with key stakeholders such as Solicitor General.
• Support legal proceedings and complaints instituted against the Agency and maintain a database of the same.
• Prepare agreements and memoranda of understanding related to business of the Agency.
• Perform any other duties as will be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in laws
• Master’s degree in law, Management or Business Administration.
• Post graduate diploma in legal practice.
• Enrolled Advocate of the High Court with a valid practicing certificate.
• Registered member of the Uganda Law Society.
• At least eight years of related working experience in a reputable organisation and or government.
• At least five years of specific experience in offering legal advisory services in public sector
• Familiarity with the electricity sector is desirable.
• How to Apply:
• All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic documents together with names of three professional referees (and their email / day time telephone contacts) to:
• The Executive Director, Rural Electrification Agency, Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo 2nd Floor, House of Hope P.O. Box 7317 Kampala - Uganda.