Company Description:
Uganda National Women’s Fish Organization (UNWFO) is a non-profit organization established in 2015 and officially launched in 2019 with support from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). UNWFO focuses on economically empowering women, youths, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) across Uganda’s fisheries and aquaculture value chain, promoting gender equality and inclusive economic opportunities. With over two million registered members from diverse regions, the organization provides platforms for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and advocacy to address sector-specific challenges. UNWFO also operates the Fish Innovation Centre (FIC), which supports the development of value-added fish products, training in value addition and business management, and business incubation for product certification. Through collective action and innovation, UNWFO seeks to advance sustainable fish production, trade, and community development.
Role Description:
The National Legal and Policy Consultant will provide expert guidance on legal and policy frameworks affecting fisheries, aquaculture, gender equality, and economic empowerment in Uganda. This on-site contract role in Uganda involves reviewing national laws and policies, identifying gaps and opportunities, and drafting policy briefs, legal opinions, and recommendations aligned with UNWFO’s mission. The consultant will engage with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and sector stakeholders, participate in stakeholder consultations, and support advocacy initiatives to strengthen the participation and protection of women, youths, and PWDs in the fisheries value chain. Day-to-day tasks include conducting legal and policy research, analyzing regulatory impacts on UNWFO programs, supporting the development of organizational governance documents, and preparing concise reports and tools for internal and external use. The consultant will also contribute to capacity-building activities by developing training materials and guiding UNWFO staff and members on relevant legal and policy issues.
Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of legal and policy frameworks related to fisheries, aquaculture, natural resources, gender equality, and social inclusion in Uganda.
- Proven experience in legal research, policy analysis, and drafting policy briefs, legal opinions, and regulatory recommendations.
- Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, including working with government ministries, agencies, civil society organizations, and community-based groups.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal and policy issues clearly to non-specialist audiences.
- Demonstrated experience supporting advocacy, governance, and institutional strengthening in non-profit or development-oriented organizations.
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Law, Public Policy, Governance, or related field; admission to practice law in Uganda is an added advantage.
- Experience working in the fisheries, agriculture, rural development, or livelihoods sectors is highly desirable.
How to apply
Email [email protected] no later than Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00 EAT, quoting “UNWFO/3R/RFP/2026/001: Expression of Interest” in the subject line. UNWFO will reply within one working day with the bidding documents in soft copy, free of charge: the Request for Proposals and the Terms of Reference.