Manager Legal Job Opportunity at Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the development and review of procurement standards ensuring that they meet the legal requirements and are in line with best practice.
• Ensure that all activities related to litigation are managed in an appropriate, efficient and confidential manner to ensure that quality legal services are provided to the Authority.
• Provide quality legal services to the Directorates within the Authority.
• Lead the workforce in the Unit in a manner that empowers them to deliver excellent customer service and high standards.  

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should hold an Honours degree in Law from a recognised university. Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Masters Degree in Law or Masters in Business Administration with a first degree in Law.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement or full membership of CIPS would be an added advantage
• Credits in both Mathematics and English at O’ Level.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in legal practice with at least three (3) of leading a team
• Previous experience in litigation and developing standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Good report writing and presentation skills
• Strong relationship management skills
• Strong performance management skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in Information Technology
• Excellent negotiation skills
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How to Apply: 

All qualified candidates should send their envelopes clearly marked “Application for the Post of ………………..” with an application letter and detailed CV indicating three independent referees; copies of academic certificates and one (1) current Passport photograph should be submitted to:

The Executive Director,

Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,

Plot 37 Nakasero Road, 5th Floor. UEDCL Tower

P.O. Box 3925, Kampala. Uganda.

Deadline: 1^st July, 2016