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Legal Officer Job at Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB)
Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB)
Job Description
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSITIONS
In accordance with Section 2.5(c) of the UVTAB Human Resource Management Manual, which provides for recruitment through various methods, including external Advertisement, the Board seeks to strengthen its human resource capacity by filling existing vacancies.
Accordingly, Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) hereby invites applications from eligible person(s) to apply for the following vacant positions:
To provide legal advice and guidance on all matters related to the board’s operations.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Providing legal advice to the Board, management, and staff on matters affecting the operations of the Board.
- Providing technical support in interpreting and applying relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board.
- 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).
- 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.
- Monitoring changes in legislation affecting the assessment of Vocational and Technical fields and ensuring the Board is in compliance with such changes.
- Advising on the implementation of new legal requirements and regulations to ensure the Board’s operations remain lawful.
- Conduct research on emerging legal issues and provide insights on the legal aspects of the Board’s functions.
- Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and judicial decisions that impact the Board.
- Enhancing awareness of legal risks and compliance among staff and stakeholders.
- Providing technical support in the maintenance of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence, ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping practices.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
This should contain a Curriculum vitae with telephone contacts, emails, and any other information that may be required, names and addresses of referees, copies of relevant academic documents certified within a period not later than June 2025, addresses, most recent and clear scanned passport-size photograph should be attached not later than Monday, 16th March, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Applications should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB). The Job title and Reference Number should be clearly indicated.
P.O.BOX 1499, Kampala Plot 891
Kigobe Road, Kyambogo Hill
Email: info@uvtab.go.ug
Phone: 0392 002468
Whatsapp: 0784 347366
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