Vacancy title:
5 JUSTICE CENTRE MANAGERS (JCM)

Jobs at:
JUSTICE CENTRES UGANDA ( JCU )

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 02 March, 2018 at 5.00pm

Duty Station:
Kasese, Mbale, Mubende, Rukungiri, Mukono

Job details:
Justice Centres Uganda(JCU) is a Project of the Justice Law and Order Sector (JLOS) hosted and supervised by the Judiciary to provide legal aid. JCU operates through Centres that provide a wide range of services that include Legal Representation, Alternative Dispute Resolution,Legal Advice, support with Self representation, Psycho-Social Support and Legal Awareness and Sensitization, as well as Advocacy for reform of Laws and negative practices. Justice Centres Uganda operates offices in Kampala, Tororo, Lira, FortPortal, Masaka, Hoima,
Kasese, Rukungiri, Mbale, Mubende and Mukono; and seeks to recruit competent dynamic and creative individuals to join her team of passionate Access to Justice Advocacy Professionals in the following position:

Post: JUSTICE CENTRE MANAGER (JCM):
(5 POSITIONS in Kasese, Mbale, Mubende, Rukungiri, Mukono)

The JCM Reports directly to the Manager Programmes and will be in charge of managing the Regional Justice Centre.

In Particular, the JC Manager will:

• Provide overall guidance and supervision of regional staff including Legal Officers.
• Develop Work plans and budgets.
•  Manage regional projects and programmes as well as their budget.
• Handle public relations as a representative and official contact and spokesperson for JCU at regional level.
• Oversee and ensure regular Monitoring and Evaluation of JC processes and activities.
•  Provide legal advice to clients and to Legal Officers on complex matters.
• Together with the Advocates at the Centre, determine which cases should go on to court.
• Represent Clients in Court.
• Manage staff at the Centre.
• Support and provide legal and human rights education to clients and communities including participation in some outreach sessions to ensure quality and standards.
• Ensure an effective and functional referral system is in place.
• Handle referral of cases and clients.
• Be in charge of regular in house training sessions for staff.
• Review trends on matters registered at the Centre, so as to form the basis for advocacy.
• Spearhead advocacy initiatives at the regional level.
• Spearhead research initiatives at the regional level to identify root causes of issues.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and partners in the region.
• Identify matters that can be used as test cases and advise NCO on way forward.
• Attend and participate in District Coordination Committee meetings and activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports for submission to the National Coordinator.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice; be an Enrolled Advocate MUST of the High Court with a VALID Practicing Certificate.
• Master’s Degree in Law or related field will be an added advantage.
•  Any additional Course or Certificate in Management, Project Planning & Development or related field obtained from a recognised institution.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant Legal and Management experience in similar /equivalent
  position.
• Previous experience in working in the area of Legal Aid service Provision with either government of development oriented organisation will be an added advantage.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of legal frameworks, human rights frameworks, principles and standards and issues affecting poor and vulnerable communities/ populations.
• A sound understanding of the legal policy and institutional framework for the protection of human rights in Uganda.
• An open and result oriented approach to work.
• Strong strategic thought and process facilitation skills.
• Experience in managing a similar organization including law firm and Legal Aid Service Provider.
• Planning, management and team building skills.
• Proven experience as a team leader/in a management position.
• Knowledge of Financial management will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience working in the area of Legal Aid Provision.
• Ability to work with multi-cultural groups and in a multi-ethnic environment and gender sensitive.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and be able to resolve operational issues at the Centre.
• Ability to work as part of team and provide leadership, supervision and support to colleagues.
• Good working knowledge and experience in using MS Office and web-based applications.
• Dedication to working and with the poor.

AGE: 30-40 years.

Job application procedure
Candidates with the necessary qualifications, competences, skills and experience should submit an application letter, a current CV and copies of their academic/professional certificates and a photocopy a valid Practicing Certificate.
Applications should indicate a daytime telephone contact, email address and include three professional referees.
Applications should be addressed to the National Coordinator- Justice Centres Uganda, and delivered at Chamber F6 High Court Building, P.O. Box 26365 Kampala, Uganda. Mark the envelope with the position applied for and preferred workstation/region.
The closing date for receiving of applications is Friday 02 March, 2018 at 5.00pm
While we thank all applicants for their interest, ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.