Advertisement for the Position of Research Assistant

The Uganda Law Reform Commission is an autonomous body of Government established under Article 248(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and operationalized by the Uganda Law Reform Commission Act, Cap. 27. The mandate of the Commission is to study and keep under constant review the Acts and all other laws comprising the Laws of Uganda with a view to making recommendations for their systematic improvement, development, modernisation and reform.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of Uganda to fill a vacant position of Research Assistant.

Details of the vacant positions can be found on the Uganda Law Reform Commission official website - www.ulrc.go.ug.

Applications should be submitted to the Secretary, ULRC online as a single PDF document at: recruitment@ulrc.go.ug together with names and contact details of two referees, a detailed CV and certified copies of academic documents not later than Monday 20th October, 2026 by 5.00p.m.

Take note:

1. The Commission is an equal opportunities employer.
2. Any form of bribery or influence peddling on the part of the applicant shall lead to automatic disqualification.
3. Applicants who do not hear from the Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Applicants should be Ugandans who meet the following requirements:-

1. A minimum qualification of an honours degree in law from a recognized university and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
2. Good analytical and writing skills.
3. Good interpersonal skills.
4. Computer literacy skills.
5. Knowledge of research methods and report writing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

The Research Assistant will be responsible for performing the following duties:-

1. Carrying out both desk and field research;
2. Collecting and compiling necessary documents for the office of the Chairperson and Secretary, ULRC;
3. Participating in Commission consultation processes;
4. Participating in data analysis and report writing as may be necessary;
5. Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor, Head of Department or Secretary.

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