Prosecutor Job Careers – National Forestry Authority (NFA)
Organization: National Forestry Authority (NFA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Legal Manager
About US:
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forestry sub-sector. NFA’s vision is “A sufficiently forested, ecologically stable and economically prosperous Uganda”, while its Mission is “To manage Central Forest Reserves on a sustainable basis and to supply high quality forestry- related products and services to Government, local communities and the private sector”.
Job Summary: The Prosecutor will initiate criminal prosecution of offenders and defend NFA in matters pertaining to the development, management of central forest reserves and the related matters, as per the Laws of Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and sanction criminal files before they are taken to court.
- Appear and prosecute offenders in Courts of Law.
- Advise law enforcement officers on legal procedures; on how to handle suspects during arrest, and how to preserve and protect exhibits before a case is concluded.
- To guide and assists in criminal investigations of forestry offenders.
- irect/guide investigations with a view to obtaining cogent evidence before a file is sanctioned.
- Execute all prosecution duties in liaison with the office of the Director Public Prosecutions and keep NFA Management Team updated.
- Provision of legal advice to NFA management, relating to Criminal Law and other environmental legislations.
- Undertake legal research and provide legal opinion to NFA staff.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports to the supervisor.
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the National Forestry Authority (NFA) Prosecutor job must hold an Honors Degree in Law from a recognized university.
- Must have attained a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre.
- At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar or related position in a reputable organization.
- Must be an advocate of the High Court.
- Must have a valid practicing certificate.
- Ability to organize and coordinate.
- Team work, problem solving, analytical, investigative, drafting and surveillance skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary, three referees with their full postal address, e-mail and telephone contacts as well as the candidate’s full address and e-mail to the address below. Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
National Forestry Authority,
Plot10/20 Spring Road, Bugolobi,
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala. Uganda
Tel: 0312 – 264035/6; 0414 -360400
Deadline: 17th January 2020
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