Research & Publications Officer
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Law Development Centre ( LDC )
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Kampala campus
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Legal, Communications & Writing, Business Operations
2026-08-21T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The Law Development Centre (LDC) invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the vacant position below, tenable at Kampala campus.
Responsibilities or duties
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 or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
1. Bachelor of Laws - LLB (Hon) degree.
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
3. Must be an enrolled Advocate.
Experience needed
1. At least two (2) years’ work experience in legal research.
2. Must have authored or co-authored at least two (2) articles published in peerreviewed journals.
3. Demonstrated experience in legal writing, editing, law reporting and publication.
4. 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.
- To draft research proposals.
- To gather, analyses and interpret data for publication.
- To collect judgments to assist in Law Reporting.
- To participate in developing research strategies for LDC.
- To participate in impact assessment and performance evaluation of LDC’s research findings.
- To assist in Law Reform activities.
- To draft papers for various officials to present in workshops and seminars.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
- Strong knowledge of computer applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills.
- Creativity and innovation.
- High integrity and commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Results-oriented.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent legal writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent planning, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Bachelor of Laws - LLB (Hon) degree.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
- Must be an enrolled Advocate.
- At least two (2) years’ work experience in legal research.
- Must have authored or co-authored at least two (2) articles published in peerreviewed journals.
- Demonstrated experience in legal writing, editing, law reporting and publication.
- Knowledge of legal research methodologies, research proposal writing, data analysis and report writing.
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Vacancy title:
Research & Publications Officer
Jobs at:
Law Development Centre ( LDC )
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 21 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala campus | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The Law Development Centre (LDC) invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the vacant position below, tenable at Kampala campus.
Responsibilities or duties
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 or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
1. Bachelor of Laws - LLB (Hon) degree.
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
3. Must be an enrolled Advocate.
Experience needed
1. At least two (2) years’ work experience in legal research.
2. Must have authored or co-authored at least two (2) articles published in peerreviewed journals.
3. Demonstrated experience in legal writing, editing, law reporting and publication.
4. 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.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
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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 in PDF format as a single file
Deadline: Friday 21st August, 2026 by 5:00pm
Only shortlisted Applicants will be contacted