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Legal Officer at The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Kampala, Uganda

The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

Legal Officer at The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Kampala, Uganda

The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

Full time Job

Date Posted: September 5, 2025

Application deadline:

Expired on: September 27, 2025 5:00pm

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Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Drafting Legal documents including contracts, agreements, letters and memorandum of understanding with various stakeholders.
    • Conducting legal research.
    • Taking minutes of selected meetings.
    • Provide timely and accurate information to support the drafting of legal
    • Participate in the review of legal and policy frameworks pertaining to the organisation and recommend appropriate amendments.
    • Participate in the preparation and review of court documents for civil
    • suits/litigation.
    • Participate in the preparation of quarterly performance reports.
    • Assist in the preparation, review, negotiation, execution and registration of
    • contracts and other legal documents on behalf of the organisation.
    • Compile registers of all legal documents including Agreements, signed contracts etc.
    • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors and Management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

    • Possess a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from a recognized University plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
    • Applicants MUST hold a valid practicing certificate (2025).
    • At least two years’ experience of legal practice in a reputable organisation or firm.
    • Membership with both the Uganda Law Society and East African Law Society.
    • Knowledge of relevant national and regional legal frameworks.

Behavioral competencies

  • Effective presentation and communication skills.
  • Interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Possess the ability to work under minimum supervision
  • Proven Integrity, Service ethics and Credibility
  • The applicant must be a team player
  • Age: 23-35 Years

Application deadline:

Expired on: September 27, 2025

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