Jobs Opportunities at Uganda Law Society

Uganda Law Society (ULS) is a membership organization established by an Act of parliament to provide services to its members in particular and the people of Uganda in general. Its vision is to excel as a professional body in the development of legal profession and promotion of justice in Uganda. Its mission is to improve the professional standards of members of the legal profession, and to promote human rights, and the rule of law, by assisting the Government and the judiciary in the administration' and practice of law in Uganda for the benefit of the people of Uganda. The society is seeking far qualified

Job Title: HEAD OF DEPARTMENT-POLICY AND ADVOCACY

This position reports to the Executive Director. Its purpose is to access generate and provide information on legal policy issues, abuses or violation of human rights arid other matters relating to the rule of law in Uganda. The position is also responsible for the mobilization and advocacy of issues that promote the mandate and sustain ability of ULS through building local and international networks and partnerships with donors and other ULS stakeholders

Major responsibilities will include
• Undertaking public policy analysis and providing the Council with policy gaps and /or needs to be addressed.
• Carrying out research in relevant areas to gain understanding of public issues and making recommendations for appropriate action.
• Writing reports and position papers to advance the cause and mission of the ULS
• Mobilization of resources to sustain the above mission and objectives of the organization
• Participating in the senior management meetings and planning sessions.
• Representation of ULS and making presentations at various forums as will be required.
• Coordinating and supervising the work of the department and liaising with other departmental heads.
• Compile and produce periodic reports addressing key outputs and achievements against well set work plans for consolidation into the ULS periodic and annual reports

Job requirement

Qualifications and Skills
• A Masters degree in social science, human rights, or any other relevant field, a qualification in law will be an added advantage.
• At least four years experience at a managerial or comparable position.
• Should Possess research and analytical skills
• Good in advocacy and networking and has experience in policy formulation and analysis
• Resource mobilization, Project implementation skills
• Excellent computer and report writing skills

Other desired Attributes
An understanding of relevant employment legislation, policies and procedures as well as office administration, has analytical and problem solving skills
Has ability to work in a computerized environment with good knowledge of spreadsheets and word pressing programs, stress and time management skills

How to apply

Applicants for the above positions should not be more than 35 years of age.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, testimonials and two letters of referees should be submitted not later than 28th February 2011 and addressed to:

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
UGANDA LAW SOCIETY/LEGAL AID PROJECT
PLOT 5A, ACACIA AVENUE
P.O.BOX 426, KAMPALA