Law Job Uganda, Company Secretary Vacancy at Posta Uganda

JOB TITLE: COMPANY SECRETARY
(Position: 1)
Position Reports to: The Managing Director

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Provide legal advice to the Board and Management and monitor statutory compliance throughout the organization in accordance with the established legal framework.
• Monitor the business of the Board through the provision of secretarial and legal services in accordance with the Company procedures.

• Follow up on the implementation of Postal licensing and regulatory issues following company guidelines.

• Design and review contracts/agreements, licenses and other legal instruments / correspondences relating to the organization in accordance with Management and Board resolutions.

• Plan and prepare pleadings and appear in courts of law for and on behalf of Posta Uganda in line with the company policies and guidelines.

• Safeguard Posta Uganda’s interests through the custody of the company seal and
• authenticate all official company documents in line with the
• company policies and procedures.
• Manage, supervise and appraise staff in the legal department in line with the Human Resource guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPITENCIES:

- Honors Degree (Honors) in Law. A Post-graduate qualification in legal practice or a professional secretarial qualification (ICSA) will be a real advantage
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Other specifications:

- Diploma in Legal Practice of Uganda
- Enrolled advocate of the High Court.
- Valid practicing certificate.
- Demonstrable proficiency in drafting and minute taking.
- Good knowledge of basic computer applications, especially MS Office packages.
- Good communication, organization and public relations skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information.

- Must have at least seven (7) years working experience with at least three (3) years at senior Management level.


How to Apply for the Job
Interested candidates who meet the criteria specified should send application letters attaching copies of academic documents, a detailed CV, as well as names and contacts of three referees to reach the address below by close of business on 13th August 2010.

The Head HR and Administration
Uganda Post Limited (Posta Uganda)
Plot 35 Kampala Road
P.O. Box 7106
Kampala

N.B.
• Posta Uganda is an equal opportunity employer; any form of lobbying or canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered
• Please quote the title of the job being applied for on the top left hand side of the envelope
• Candidates who do not receive feedback within a month’s time from the deadline should consider their applications unsuccessful.