National Legal and Policy Consultant

About the role

The Uganda National Women's Fish Organization (UNWFO) is hiring a full-time, on-site National Legal and Policy Consultant in Kampala. The consultant gives expert advice on the legal and policy frameworks affecting fisheries, aquaculture, gender equality and economic inclusion, and delivers legal opinions and recommendations aligned with UNWFO's mission. The position closes on 22 October 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with government agencies, regulatory bodies and sector stakeholders, and take part in stakeholder consultations and advocacy initiatives to protect and empower women, youths and persons with disabilities in the fisheries value chain.
• Carry out legal and policy research and analyse the regulatory impact on UNWFO programmes.
• Support the development of organizational governance documents and prepare concise reports and tools for internal and external use.
• Develop training materials and guide UNWFO staff and members on relevant legal and policy issues.

Required profile

• Master's degree or equivalent in Law, Public Policy, Governance or a related field; admission to practice law in Uganda is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in legal research, policy analysis and drafting policy briefs, legal opinions and regulatory recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting advocacy, governance and institutional strengthening in non-profit or development-oriented organizations.
• Experience in the fisheries, agriculture, rural development or livelihoods sectors is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including with government ministries, agencies, civil society organizations and community groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain complex legal and policy issues to non-specialists.
• Advanced knowledge of legal and policy frameworks on fisheries, aquaculture, natural resources, gender equality and social inclusion in Uganda.

To apply, send an email quoting the reference UNWFO/3R/RFP/2026/001: Expression of Interest by 23 October 2026; the organization replies within one working day with the request for proposals and terms of reference.