Jobs at National Social Security Fund (NSSF) in Uganda

 Job Title: Litigation Manager

National Social Security Fund is positioning
itself to be the Social Security Provider of
Choice in Uganda. The Fund seeks to recruit a
person with proven competencies, skills and
innovativeness to fill the following position.

JOB TITLE: LITIGATION MANAGER
REPORTS TO: CORPORATION
SECRETARY
MAIN PURPOSE:
Responsible for managing Litigation Risk of
the Fund, taking charge of civil and criminal
litigation, supervises internal and external legal
counsel, and is responsible for the Litigation
section of the Legal Services& Board Affairs
department of the Fund.
MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF THE JOB
1. Litigation Services
a) Effectively manage the litigation risk of the
Fund.
b) Ensure effective representation of the
Fund in the courts of Judicature.
c) Review and approve pleadings for and
against the Fund.
d) Manage alternative dispute resolution like
mediation, arbitration and conciliation.
e) Prepare legal opinions on the
merits/demerits/strategy of litigation in
each case.
f) Secure, store and evaluate evidence to be
adduced and determine its adequacy.
g) Prepare bi-monthly reports on the status
of all cases.
h) Supervise and monitor performance of
external counsel and review fee notes for
settlement.
i) Conduct research and analysis of litigation
issues and advise management
accordingly
j) Maintain up to date case files.
k) Secure and monitor cause lists from
Courts of Judicature.
l) Recommend to management litigation risk
and mitigation measures.
2. Administration and Management
a) Supervise staff in the litigation section
b) Prepare monthly reports on litigation for
EXCO and the Risk Management
Committee
c) Conduct training needs analysis for
litigation team and ensure appropriate
training for staff to achieve CPD
requirements
d) Performance management for litigation
team
e) Manage legal resources allocated to
litigation section
f) Leave management for staff in the
litigation section
g) Prepare the procurement planning
program for the litigation section
h) Prepare and review fee notes for
litigation section.
i) Budget preparation

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES &
SKILLS REQUIRED
 Honours Degree in Law from a reputable
University.
 Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
from the Law Development Centre
 Valid Practicing Certificate.
 5 years of post-enrolment experience in
litigation in a busy law firm, parastatal or
Attorney General’s chambers.
 Excellent analytical, presentation and
problem solving skills.
 Trial advocacy, negotiation, conciliation,
medication and arbitration skills.
 Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.


How to Apply:

Interested individuals should send their
applications with copies of their academic and
professional qualifications and certificates
addressed to the Ag. Head of Human
Resources. P. O. Box 7140 Kampala or hand
deliver them at our Head Office, Worker’s
House, Plot 1, Pilkington Road at the
Reception on 14th Floor.
Any canvassing for these roles will lead to
automatic disqualification.
All applications should reach us not later than
June 15, 2012.
Only Short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Deadline: 15th June 2012