Jobs at Rural Electrification Agency in Uganda- Legal Officer

Job Title: LEGAL OFFICER (ONE POSITION)

Job Purpose

To support the Manager, Legal and Board Services in provision of legal advice and interpretation of documents and updating REA on any legislation and courts decisions that affect the Agency.

Key Responsibilities

    * • To identify, define and update legal policies in line with the Agency’s objectives and taking into account the Electricity Act and Government regulations.

    * • To draw legal instruments and/ legal documents on behalf of the Agency

    * • To provide legal services in the Law of Contract in relation to the Agency’s day to day operations.

    * • To provide guidance in the exercise of the Agency’s statutory power.

    * • To provide other legal services like liaising with the Solicitor General’s Office in the resolution of issues which may arise in the day to day operations of the Agency.

    * • Keeping the Agency updated on any legislation and court decisions affecting the Agency.

    * • Interpreting legal documents

    * • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Specifications of the Person

The desired person should have the following essential requirements:

    * • A good degree in Law from a recognised University

    * • A post-graduate diploma in Legal Practice

    * • Should have enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda.

    * • Experience of not less than 5 years

    * • Must be computer literate

    * • The person should be mature in approach, firm, principled, responsible, dynamic, innovative, result oriented, self-motivated and a team player.

    * • Familiarity with the electricity sector would be an added advantage

    * • Must not be more than 32 years old.



How to Apply:

If you are interested in any of the above positions please submit your applications which should include cover letter, CV, names and addresses of 3 reputable referees and copies of relevant academic certificates and testimonials by close of business

Friday 21st December, 2012 to:

The Executive Director

Rural Electrification Agency

2nd Floor House of Hope

10 Windsor Loop, Kololo

P.O. Box 7317 Kampala



Deadline: 21st December 2012