Governance Officer (2)

• PositionGovernance Officer (2)
• CompanyOpportunity Bank Uganda
• LocationKampala, Uganda
• Job TypeFull-Time
• CategoryLegal Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryBanking
• DepartmentGovernance
• DeadlineFriday, 9 October 2026 at 5:00 pm

Opportunity Bank Uganda Limited is a financial institution licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Uganda. On its official website, the bank describes tailored products and services for individuals and businesses of different sizes, supported by a mission to provide innovative, technology-led financial solutions and training.

The bank’s official profile lists its Kampala headquarters on Old Kiira Road and describes a nationwide presence supported by branches, ATM points, agents and digital banking channels. Opportunity Bank’s stated vision is to be the bank of choice for people who aspire to a life of dignity and purpose. Its work is guided by a focus on care, respect, sustainability and service to entrepreneurs and communities.

The Governance Officer will provide essential governance support to shareholders, the Board, Board Committees and Executive Management so that the Bank meets its goals through strong corporate governance practices. Reporting to the Governance Manager at Head Office, the role coordinates meetings, papers, packs, minutes, resolutions, action registers, governance records and statutory support.

The position also supports governance compliance monitoring, annual Board planning, dashboards, effectiveness evaluations, induction and continuing development. It coordinates communication among the Company Secretariat, shareholders, directors, committees, management and departments, while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards. The officer will help improve electronic Board-management and records systems, monitor emerging governance practices and support governance projects. Two vacancies are available. The advert does not disclose a salary or benefits package.

• Support the Governance Manager in coordinating shareholders’, Board and Board Committee meetings in accordance with the approved governance calendar and under the Governance Manager’s direction.
• Coordinate meeting notices, attendance confirmations, agendas, Board papers and other meeting materials.
• Monitor submission of Board and Committee papers and follow up with responsible departments to ensure timely submission.
• Support preparation and circulation of shareholder, Board and Committee packs in accordance with approved timelines.
• Attend Board Committee meetings as required and provide governance and administrative support.
• Maintain accurate records of Board and Committee attendance.
• Prepare accurate and timely draft minutes capturing key deliberations, decisions, resolutions and action points.
• Maintain registers of shareholder, Board and Committee resolutions and outstanding actions.
• Follow up with responsible officers on implementation of Board and Committee decisions.
• Prepare action-status reports for review by the Governance Manager and Company Secretary.
• Support preparation, circulation and filing of shareholder, Board and Committee resolutions.
• Ensure approved minutes and resolutions are properly signed, indexed and securely maintained.
• Maintain accurate, complete and secure shareholder, Board, Committee and corporate governance records.
• Support maintenance and updating of statutory registers and corporate records.
• Maintain records relating to Board and Committee composition, appointments, tenure, declarations of interest and related governance matters.
• Support the Company Secretary in statutory filings, regulatory submissions and other company secretarial obligations.
• Ensure appropriate document version control, retention and access to confidential governance information.
• Support digitisation and electronic management of governance records.
• Support monitoring of compliance with the Bank’s governance policies, including its Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Directors Code of Conduct, Directors’ Conflict of Interest Policy, shareholders’ agreement policies and procedures, Board Charter, Board Committee Terms of Reference and other governance instruments.
• Maintain governance compliance checklists and registers.
• Support periodic reviews and updates of governance policies and governance instruments.
• Monitor assigned governance obligations and escalate potential gaps to the Governance Manager.
• Support tracking of recommendations arising from regulatory reviews, audits, Board evaluations and other governance assessments.
• Support maintenance of the annual Board and Committee calendar and work plans.
• Assist in preparing governance dashboards, reports and Executive Management information.
• Support Board and Committee effectiveness evaluation processes.
• Assist with Board and Director induction, training and continuing capacity-development activities.
• Maintain information required for governance reporting and Board effectiveness assessments.
• Coordinate routine governance communication among the Company Secretariat, shareholders, Board Members, Committee Members and Executive Management.
• Liaise with departments to obtain papers, reports, action updates and other information required for Board and Committee activities.
• Provide professional and responsive administrative support to Directors and Executive Management.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in all governance-related engagements.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of governance processes.
• Support implementation and use of electronic Board Management, records management and governance reporting systems.
• Maintain awareness of emerging governance practices and contribute to governance improvement initiatives.
• Support the Governance Manager in implementing governance projects and process enhancements.
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the Governance Manager or Company Secretary that are consistent with the purpose and level of the role.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field, with the candidate being an Enrolled Advocate of the High Court of Uganda.

Work Experience

• Two to three years of progressive experience in corporate governance, company secretarial, legal or a related function.
• Practical experience in Board and Board Committee coordination, minute-taking, preparation of resolutions and action tracking.
• Experience maintaining governance records, statutory registers and corporate records.
• Experience supporting statutory filings and governance compliance activities.

Additional Requirements

• Professional training or qualification in Corporate Governance or Company Secretarial Practice is an added advantage.
• Active membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.
• High levels of emotional intelligence.

Technical Skills

• Corporate law and governance: Deep knowledge of national banking laws, company acts and regulatory guidelines.
• Board administration: Organises Board meetings, drafts accurate minutes and manages statutory registers.
• Regulatory compliance: Supports compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, including filings and governance checklists.
• Risk and financial acumen: Understands operational and legal risks and can read financial statements, annual reports and audit findings.
• Governance systems: Supports electronic Board-management, records-management and reporting systems.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Uses clear verbal and written communication with directors, management, departments and stakeholders.
• Discretion and integrity: Handles confidential financial, strategic and governance information to high ethical standards.
• Attention to detail: Maintains precision in minutes, resolutions, legal documents and compliance filings.
• Emotional intelligence: Engages professionally and effectively with diverse governance stakeholders.

The advert does not disclose a salary or benefits package. It identifies an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion or ethnicity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Support governance at the Head Office of a Central Bank-regulated institution.
• Work directly with shareholders, directors, Board Committees and Executive Management.
• Build practical experience in Board coordination, minutes, resolutions and action tracking.
• Develop expertise in statutory registers, corporate records and governance compliance.
• Contribute to Board planning, reporting, evaluations, induction and continuing development.
• Help improve electronic Board-management, records and governance reporting systems.
• Work in an inclusive organisation that states it is an equal opportunity employer.

Send a signed application letter, academic documents and your curriculum vitae together in one PDF folder to recruitment@opportunitybank.co.ug. Clearly state “Governance Officer” in the subject line. Applications must arrive not later than 5:00 pm on Friday, 9 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Use “Governance Officer” as the subject-line job title.
• Combine your signed application letter, academic documents and CV into one PDF folder.
• Make your Law degree or related qualification and High Court enrolment clear.
• Highlight two to three years of governance, company secretarial, legal or related experience.
• Give examples of Board coordination, minute-taking, resolutions and action tracking.
• Show experience with statutory registers, corporate records, filings and governance compliance.
• Email the complete application before 5:00 pm on Friday, 9 October 2026.