LEGAL OFFICER (1 POST)
REF: UVTAB/REC-EXT/009/01/2026
Job Title: Legal Officer
Salary Scale: UVTAB 5
Department: Office of the Executive Secretary
Reports to: Executive Secretary
Responsible for: None
Job Purpose:
To provide legal advice and guidance on all matters related to the board’s operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Providing legal advice to the Board, management, and staff on matters affecting the operations of the Board.
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Providing technical support in interpreting and applying relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board.
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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).
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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.
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Monitoring changes in legislation affecting the assessment of Vocational and Technical fields and ensuring the Board is in compliance with such changes.
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Advising on the implementation of new legal requirements and regulations to ensure the Board’s operations remain lawful.
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Conduct research on emerging legal issues and provide insights on the legal aspects of the Board’s functions.
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Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and judicial decisions that impact the Board.
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Enhancing awareness of legal risks and compliance among staff and stakeholders.
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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:
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Honors Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized Institution or University.
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Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
b) Experience:
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Nil
c) Competencies:
(i) Technical Competencies:
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Strong knowledge of Ugandan laws, regulations, and policies
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Ability to think critically and provide sound legal advice
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Strong research and analytical skills
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Shorthand skills
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Records and Information Management
(ii) Behavioral Competencies:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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High attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation
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Confidentiality
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Ethics and Integrity
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Time management
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Interested applicants can access the full job descriptions and specifications on the UVTAB WEBSITE. 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.
Note:
- Kindly merge your application and all supporting academic documents into a single PDF file not exceeding 5MB.
- Only one combined PDF (maximum 5MB) should be uploaded.
- Interested individuals should click the link below to fill the application form:
https://uvtab.jugglehire.com/jobs
