LDC Research and Publications Officer Vacancy - Deadline 21st August 2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Law Development Centre (LDC) invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the vacant position below, tenable at Kampala campus.

Job Title: Research & Publications Officer (1)
Reports to: Head Legal Resource Centre
Salary grade: LS6
Type of Contract: Fixed term (4 years)
Job Purpose: To assist in the initiation and design of research projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To draft research proposals.
2. To gather, analyses and interpret data for publication.
3. To collect judgments to assist in Law Reporting.
4. To participate in developing research strategies for LDC.
5. To participate in impact assessment and performance evaluation of LDC’s research
findings.
6. To assist in Law Reform activities.
7. To draft papers for various officials to present in workshops and seminars.
8. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Bachelor of Laws - LLB (Hon) degree.
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
3. Must be an enrolled Advocate.
4. At least two (2) years’ work experience in legal research.
5. Must have authored or co-authored at least two (2) articles published in peerreviewed journals.6. Demonstrated experience in legal writing, editing, law reporting and publication.
7. Knowledge of legal research methodologies, research proposal writing, data analysis
and report writing.

Key Competencies

1. Strong knowledge of computer applications.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills.
4. Creativity and innovation.
5. High integrity and commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.
6. Results-oriented.
7. Effective communication and presentation skills.
8. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
9. Excellent legal writing, editing and proofreading skills.
10. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
11. Excellent planning, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to
manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All eligible candidates should submit their applications with detailed and up to date CVs,
certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates and any other supporting documents, day
time telephone contacts and addresses of two referees (including the current employer where
applicable) to:

The Secretary / Head Human Resource and Administration.

Law Development Centre
P. O. Box 7117, Kampala

Applications clearly stating the position applied for should be hand delivered to the LDC reception at Kampala campus or soft copy sent by email in PDF format as a single file to:
[email protected]

Deadline: Friday 21st August, 2026 by 5:00pm

Only shortlisted Applicants will be contacted

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