The PPDA is seeking to recruit qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandans to fill the following Graduate Training Opportunities for graduates who completed University not earlier than 2022.

Position: Graduate Trainee, Legal Affairs (1 Vacancy)

Reports to: Senior Officer Legal Affairs

Department: Legal and Board Affairs

Department Head: Director Legal and Board Affairs

Location: PPDA Headquarters

Job Purpose

To support the effective and efficient management of the Legal Unit through provision of legal advisory services and setting relevant standards to meet the expectations of PPDA stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Assist in drafting standard letters to facilitate review of investigations on the accreditations and suspension matters,
• Support in scheduling meetings with external parties in relation to accreditations and suspensions.
• Assist with secretarial services to the Management Advisory Committee,
• Assist to prepare periodical reports on the performance of the Department,
• Assist in Undertaking research on matters relating to the mandate of the Authority; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Person Specifications

Education

• Honours (1st Class and 2nd Class Upper) Bachelors’ Degree in Law.

Experience

• None required

Skills and Competencies

• Good communication skills,
• Team working skills,
• Ability to Use One’s Initiative
• A positive attitude and growth mindset.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

Full time service on a One (1) year non-renewable contract.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

1.  All qualified candidates should submit completed application forms downloaded from www.ppda.go.ug (Look for Careers, Jobs, Vacancies and application form) and relevant academic documents via Email to; recruitment@ppda.go.ug with the job position applied for as the subject.
2. The attachments should be limited to the following documents; a duly filled application form, National ID, O-level and A-level Certificates, Honours (1st Class and 2nd Class Upper Degree.
3. Applicants for the Regional Positions should be residents of the Region (Central, Western, Eastern or Northern) and provide a recommendation letter from LC 1 Chairperson as evidence.
4. All attachments should be sent as one file in PDF format.
5. The subject of the email should be ‘Application for the Position of…” (indicate the position applied for)

 Deadline: Monday 28th April 2025 by 5:00pm