Legal Officer(Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Legal Officer
Organisation: Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development (MEMD)
Job location:  Entebbe, Uganda
Deadline:  6th  January, 2014  (4:00PM)
Reports to: Commissioner, PEPD.

About Us:
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development (MEMD) requires the services of qualified and experienced persons for the posts indicated below to work at the Petroleum Exploration & Production Department (PEPD), Entebbe.

Job Summary: The Legal Officer will handle internal and external legal aspects of PEPD in liaison with the relevant Government and private institutions. S/he will also conduct legal research, contribute to drafting legislation, drawing contracts and agreements and contribute to providing legal advice to management in regard to the petroleum sector.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Ensure the provision of legal advice to management and recommend legal approach for business ventures.
•     Provide legal advice during procurement processes and implementation of goods and services contracts, and on handling of labour and land issues for the oil and gas sector.
•     Liaise with Solicitor General’s Office with regard to securing advice and consent therefrom.
•     Participate in drafting of contracts, agreements and other legal document and ensure accuracy of these documents. These will include among others; confidentiality agreements, Memorandum of Understandings, and employment contracts.
•     Review of legal documents and any legal issues that may arise with a view to ensure their correctness.
•     Do the necessary research on relevant information with a view to support PEPD to carry out its work in accordance with all applicable laws and international best practice.
•     Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

•     The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law (Hons) and a diploma in legal practice or similar qualifications from recognised institutions.
•     A Master’s Degree and/training in Energy/Petroleum Law and two years working experience will be an added advantage.
•     Practical working experience in the Public Service or Private Sector and experience in legislation formulation or in the petroleum sector will be an added advantage.
•     Ability to work long hours in Entebbe to meet the set deadlines.
•     Good interpersonal and communication skills and able to work with a multiplicity of stakeholders.
•     The applicant should also be highly innovative and creative thinker.
•     Possess excellent computer, writing, and presentation skills.
•     High degree of integrity, self-driven and able to set own work schedule with rigorous deadlines.
•     Ability to initiate and complete assignments and to work under demanding circumstances with minimal supervision.

Age: 25-35 years.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified job seekers should download an application form from the ministry’s website www.petroleum.go.ug in the Jobs and Tender section.
The applicant should fill
this form electronically and print it for submission together with their curriculum vitae and photocopies of the academic documents to Amber House Second Floor Room, A 203, Kampala Road, Uganda.
Physical Address:
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of  Energy and Mineral Development, P.O. Box 7270, Kampala, Uganda.
Location: Amber House, Kampala Road. Tel: 256-414-344414.
Attn:  The Principal Human Resource Officer, Room A 203