Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
The Uganda National Women’s Fish Organization (UNWFO) is a non-profit organisation established in 2015 and officially launched in 2019 with support from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF).
The organisation promotes the economic empowerment of women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) across Uganda’s fisheries and aquaculture value chain. Its work focuses on gender equality, inclusive economic opportunities, capacity building, advocacy, and sustainable fisheries development.
UNWFO also operates the Fish Innovation Centre (FIC), which supports fish-product value addition, business management training, product certification, and business incubation.
About the Role
UNWFO is seeking a qualified National Legal and Policy Consultant to provide expert guidance on legal and policy frameworks affecting fisheries, aquaculture, gender equality, and economic empowerment in Uganda.
The consultant will review relevant laws and policies, identify regulatory gaps, develop policy recommendations, and support advocacy initiatives that strengthen the participation and protection of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in the fisheries value chain.
The role also involves engaging government institutions and sector stakeholders, conducting legal research, strengthening organisational governance, and developing practical resources to support UNWFO’s programmes.
Key Responsibilities
The National Legal and Policy Consultant will:
Conduct legal and policy research on fisheries, aquaculture, natural resources, gender equality, and social inclusion.
Review national laws, policies, and regulations to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities.
Prepare policy briefs, legal opinions, regulatory recommendations, and analytical reports.
Assess the implications of legal and regulatory frameworks for UNWFO’s programmes and beneficiaries.
Engage government ministries, regulatory agencies, civil society organisations, and community-based groups.
Support advocacy initiatives aimed at improving the participation and protection of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in the fisheries sector.
Assist in developing and reviewing organisational governance documents.
Prepare training materials and provide guidance to UNWFO staff and members on relevant legal and policy matters.
Support institutional strengthening and capacity-building activities.
Translate complex legal and policy issues into clear, practical recommendations for different audiences.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should demonstrate:
Advanced knowledge of Uganda’s legal and policy frameworks relating to fisheries, aquaculture, natural resources, gender equality, and social inclusion.
Proven experience in legal research, policy analysis, and drafting policy briefs, legal opinions, and regulatory recommendations.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly when working with government institutions, civil society organisations, and community groups.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience supporting advocacy, governance, and institutional strengthening in non-profit or development-focused organisations.
A master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Law, Public Policy, Governance, or a related field.
Admission to practise law in Uganda is an added advantage.
Experience in fisheries, agriculture, rural development, or livelihoods programming is highly desirable.
How to apply