ABRIDGED VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(Re-advertised)

The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) was established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2003 (Cap 197 of the Laws of Uganda) as a body corporate with the mandate to provide strategic direction for publicly funded agricultural research in Uganda. The Organisation is made up of a Council as its governing Body, a Secretariat for its daily operations, and 16 Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARIs) under its policy guidance. To achieve NARO’s goal of increasing total factor productivity and access to agricultural research products and services for inclusive growth, NARO invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for the following position.

Reports to: Principal Legal Officer

Salary Scale: UR 4 (Admin)

Job Purpose: To provide guidance on legal matters of interest and concern to the organization, related to its objectives and functions. The SLO shall also be responsible for assisting the Principal Legal Officer with the timely provision of advice, opinions and provide legal support to the various units within the Organisation on land, labor and employment matters and general administrative matters.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

a. Possess a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from a recognized University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
b. Applicants MUST hold a valid practicing certificate (2025).
c. At least four years’ experience of legal practice in a reputable organisation or firm.
d. Knowledge of relevant national, regional and internal legal frameworks.
e. Basic computer skills – Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Age: 35-45 Years

Tenure: The tenure of office is a 5-year contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.

Qualifying female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedures:

Interested applicants should visit the NARO website: www.naro.go.ug for detailed position specifications. The application letter, CV, copies of academic certificates and testimonials should be submitted to the undersigned not later than 5.00pm on Thursday 5th March 2026.

Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for on the top-left hand corner of the envelope. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via NARO web-site, telephones and e-mail addresses as provided on the CV. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications.

Only applications responding to this advertisement and its attendant timelines will be received.