Job Purpose:

To provide legal advice and guidance on all matters related to the board’s operations.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1.      Providing legal advice to the Board, management, and staff on matters affecting the operations of the Board.

2.      Providing technical support in interpreting and applying relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board.

3.      Drafting contracts and agreements involving the Board in liaison with the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, including service contracts, partnership agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).

4.      Providing technical support and guidance in managing legal disputes involving the Board, including those related to the examination process, registration of candidates, and professional conduct matters.

5.      Monitoring changes in legislation affecting the assessment of Vocational and Technical fields and ensuring the Board is in compliance with such changes.

6.      Advising on the implementation of new legal requirements and regulations to ensure the Board’s operations remain lawful.

7.      Conduct research on emerging legal issues and provide insights on the legal aspects of the Board’s functions.

8.      Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and judicial decisions that impact the Board.

9.      Enhancing awareness of legal risks and compliance among staff and stakeholders.

10.   Providing technical support in the maintenance of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence, ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping practices.

 

Person Specifications

a)      Qualifications

(1) An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized Institution or University.

(2) A Post Graduate Diploma in Legal practice.

 

 

b)      Experience

Nil.

 

c)      Competencies

(i)              Technical Competencies

1.         Strong knowledge of Ugandan laws, regulations, and policies

2.         Ability to think critically and provide sound legal advice.

3.         Strong research and analytical skills

4.         Shorthand skills

5.         Records and Information Management

 

(ii)            Behavioral Competences

1.         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

2.         High attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation

3.         Confidentiality

4.         Ethics and Integrity

5.         Time management