Project Legal Officer Job at ActionAid - Career Opportunity in Uganda
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Vacancy title:
Project Legal Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Legal ]

 

Jobs at:

ActionAid

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 7th June 2019  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Katakwi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: 24th May 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
ActionAid is an international Development Agency working in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. ActionAid International Uganda's mission is to achieve social Justice, gender equality, and poverty eradication by working with people living in extreme poverty and exclusion, their communities, people's organisations, activists, social movements and their supporters.
We're now seeking to recruit suitably qualified, self-driven, result oriented, dynamic and competent persons willing to share with our vision and the aspirations at our 5th Strategy to join the team in the following roles:
Position: Project Legal Officer –Women Protection Shelter (WPC)
REPORTS TO: Cluster Coordinator & Project Coordinator (WPC)
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Physiological Support Officers
LOCATION: Katakwi cluster (Must be willing to work in other up-country locations).

JOB ROLE: To plan, manage, monitor and supervise the implementation of the DFID Programme on Gender Based Violence project objectives in line with donor guidelines and organization's strategic plan


Qualification: A minimum of an Honours Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised University: Diploma in Legal practice from Law Development Centre or any recognised institution; Post Graduate qualification in project planning and management or any related field is an added advantage.


Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience preferably in an INGO or NGO.


Skills and Abilities: Practical knowledge at court processesl procedures and possession of a valid practicing certificate is a must; Practical experience in providing probono services to victims of GBV including legal advice. representation in court, rehabilitation and resettlement; Knowledge of Gender. Human rights and gender based violence issues is a must and as well MUST possess riding skills.


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

 

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Job application procedure
NOTE: All interested candidates should follow the link for the detailed Job Descriptions and requirements @ www.actionaid.org/uganda/jobs 
Applications (Cover letter, CV, and certified academic documents) MUST be strictly sent by email to, clearly addressed to. The Director Human Resource/Organizational Effectiveness, ActionAld Uganda, Plot number 2514/2515 Ggaba Road, P.O Box 676 Kampala. by Friday 7th June 2019. Hand deliveries will not be accepted, and due to large number ot applications, we will respond to ONLY shortlisted candidates for interviews.
Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly their individual merits. qualified WOMEN are especially encouraged to apply.
ActionAid International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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Job Info
Job Category: Legal jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday 7th June 2019
Duty Station: Katakwi
Posted: 24-05-2019
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 24-05-2019
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 24-05-2064
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