Job Title: Corporation Secretary
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
Location: Kampala, Kampala
Date: 05/17/2013
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Categories: Administrative / Clerical
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
Job Details
Organisation: Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
Reports to: Managing Director and the Board
About URC:
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is a body corporate established under an Act of Parliament to construct, operate and maintain railway, marine and road services both inside and outside Uganda for the carriage of passengers and goods. Starting in November 2006, however, the operations of URC were privatised by way of a 25-year concession to M/s Rift Valley Railways Uganda Ltd (RVRU). As a result, the mandate of URC changed from that of an operator to that of asset holder, concession monitor and advisor on railway technical matters.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
The Corporation Secretary shall be Secretary to the Board in addition to any function that may be conferred upon him or her by the Board or the Managing Director.
The Corporation Secretary shall be appointed by the Board upon such terms and conditions as the Board may determine and as shall be specified in his or her instrument of appointment.
The Corporation Secretary shall act as secretary to the Board and shall, subject to the directions of the Board, arrange the business for and cause to be kept minutes of all meetings of the Board in accordance with section 15 of the URC Act.
In addition to the functions conferred above, the Corporation Secretary shall-
Have the custody of the seal of the Corporation;
Keep the records of all the legal transactions of the Corporation;
Be the chief legal officer and adviser of the Corporation;
Perform such other functions as the Managing Director may assign to him or her from time to time.
In the performance of the functions of the Corporation Secretary, he or she shall be assisted by such other employees of the Corporation as the Board may, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, determine.
The Corporation Secretary shall, unless the Board directs, or unless the Corporation Secretary is prevented from doing so on any reasonable ground, attend all meetings of the Board but shall not have the right to vote on any matter falling to be decided by the Board at that meeting.
The Corporation Secretary shall participate in negotiations on concession related matters and interpreting concession documents and other agreements;
Advising the Corporation on corporate governance and related issues;
Ensuring that the Corporation’s contracts comply with set laws and regulations including local and international laws and regulations;
Regular review of contractual agreements to ensure adherence to the terms therein;
Advising Management and the Board on legal disputes between various stakeholders including all criminal and civil litigation;
Causing the appointment of and liaising with external legal counsel to represent the Corporation in Court and any other tribunals, or to produce legal counsel where required;
Providing advice on legal issues relating to employees and pension liability claims as well as carrying out due diligence investigations on claims; and
Advising and guiding the Corporation on restitution processes for illegally acquired land claims.
Requirements
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognised institution;
Possess a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice;
Working experience of at least five (5) years as an Advocate of the High Court with the competences to work in an entity such as the Corporation;
A Masters Degree in a relevant field and or membership of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators will be an added advantage.
Managerial and supervisory competences;
Strong analytical and organization skills;
Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to work under extreme pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Salary: An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate and in line with the Corporation salary structure.
How to apply:
All Qualified candidates with relevant qualifications, experience and the core competences should submit their applications in a sealed envelope marked “Application for Position of URC Corporation Secretary” addressed to the Chairman, URC Board of Directors, and delivered at the Corporation’s Managing Director’s. The application should be accompanied with current CV, present position, current remuneration, and complete addresses of three (3) referees with working telephone contacts and email addresses.
Certified copies of academic certificates and testimonials will be requested from only shortlisted candidates.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Monday, May 27th 2013 by 4:00pm.