• Spearhead the development and implementation of section Work Plans, Budgets and prepare timely reports including status reports of court cases
• Coordinate legal representation of NEMA in all civil matters
• Effectively manage witnesses and evidence to ensure successful civil litigation
• Provide legal support to legislative drafting processes
• Provide legal support to Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements, Treaties and Conventions negotiations and implementation
• Coordinate representation of NEMA in Civil Courts at all levels
• Support training and assist in the formulation of bye laws and ordinances for Local Governments
• Coordinate negotiation and drafting of legal documents
• Provide Legal Advisory services to the Authority
• Supervise and appraise staff
• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

• An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University;

• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice

• A Master’s Degree in Law

• Be enrolled as an advocate of the High Court of Uganda.

• Possess a valid practicing certificate, except if working in a government institution

• EXPERIENCE:

• Should have at least a minimum of three (3) years post qualification relevant professional working experience in legal practice with a focus on civil litigation in Uganda

• KEY COMPETENCIES/ SKILLS
• Leadership, team building and supervision skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent scholarly writing and publication skills
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills
• Financial and human resource management skills
• Excellent report writing sklls
• Resource Mobilization skills
• Risk management skills
• Excellent Information Communication Technology skills
• Excellent command of the English language

• NOTE: Potential candidates should fill the attached form, attaching requisite academic transcripts and certificates . The form should be submitted to ed@nema.go.ug not later than 14th August 2025 at 5:00 P.M.