Advertisement for the Position of Research Assistant
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF RESEARCH ASSISTANT
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:
- The Commission is an equal opportunities employer.
- Any form of bribery or influence peddling on the part of the applicant shall lead to automatic disqualification.
- Applicants who do not hear from the Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Post: Research Assistant (1 post)
Terms: CONTRACT (One year – renewable once)
REPORTS TO: SECRETARY, ULRC
AGE: 21YEARS AND ABOVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans who meet the following requirements:-
- A minimum qualification of an honours degree in law from a recognized university and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
- Good analytical and writing skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of research methods and report writing.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-
The Research Assistant will be responsible for performing the following duties:-
- Carrying out both desk and field research;
- Collecting and compiling necessary documents for the office of the Chairperson and Secretary, ULRC;
- Participating in Commission consultation processes;
- Participating in data analysis and report writing as may be necessary;
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor, Head of Department or Secretary.