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Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Limited is a limited liability company solely owned by the Government of Uganda (GOU). It was established under Section 42 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development, and Production) Act and Section 7 of the Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Midstream Storage) Act, both of 2013. It was incorporated under the Companies Act of 2012 as a limited liability company on June 12th, 2015.
Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC was incorporated as a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda in June 2015. Our overall function is to handle the Government of Uganda’s commercial interests in the petroleum sub-sector and to ensure State participation in petroleum activities. The company is also mandated to investigate and propose new upstream, midstream, and downstream ventures initially locally and eventually internationally.
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Senior Compliance Officer job at Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC
Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Legal
JOB TITLE: Senior Compliance Officer (1 Vacancy)
REPORTS TO: Head of Compliance
JOB PURPOSE: To oversee the day-to-day legal and regulatory compliance responsibilities for UNOC and its subsidiaries, including drafting and reviewing relevant policies and providing support to management on compliance matters.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist in the development and implementation of a compliance framework for UNOC and its subsidiaries.
Contribute to the creation of tools, systems, and processes that promote a compliance culture within UNOC and its subsidiaries.
Support the development and review of internal policies for UNOC and its subsidiaries.
Assist in conducting regular compliance evaluations for UNOC and its subsidiaries.
Support the preparation of regular compliance reports for the Executive Committee (EXCO) and the Board.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments both locally and globally that may impact UNOC's business, ensuring effective communication and compliance.
Assist the Head of Compliance in liaising with industry regulators to maintain a coordinated working relationship between UNOC and regulatory bodies.
Participate in the preparation of compliance plans, ensuring the compliance framework is continuously updated and followed.
Engage in initiatives and processes to raise awareness across UNOC about legal, regulatory, and internal policy compliance requirements.
Provide legal and regulatory compliance advice and guidance to UNOC and its subsidiaries when needed.
Support the maintenance of regulatory documentation databases, ensuring laws and regulations are kept up to date.
Coordinate and ensure all necessary submissions to regulators are made promptly and in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Law (LLB).
Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience, with at least 3 years in governance-related roles within a reputable corporate entity.
Proven experience in drafting and reviewing policies and internal processes.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Strong analytical, research, and drafting skills.
High level of integrity and professionalism.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Sound judgment with the ability to anticipate legal issues or risks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Proficiency in compliance management.
Experience in implementing monitoring tools.
Knowledge of contract risk management.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications are expected to be submitted from Monday 10th February 2025 and not later than Friday 28th February 2025 by 23:59 Hours (11:59PM EAT)
NOTE
ONLY online applications will be considered.
Applicants are required to scan and attach certified copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Transcript, O’level, A’level, Degree certificates.
Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and ONLY Portable Document Format (pdf) is allowed. Where attachments are more than 1MB, candidates are advised to break them down before uploading.
Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Company.
Applicants without authentic academic transcripts will not be considered.
Any applicant with forged academic documents will be charged in the relevant courts of law.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
“UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies to any candidates during the recruitment process. Report any form of solicitation to +256312444629”
For any inquiries please contact the Human Resource team on recruitment.unoc@unoc.co.ug.
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