Legal Assistant NGO Careers - War Child Canada ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organization: War Child Canada

Duty

Station: Arua, Uganda

Reports to: Legal Officer

War Child Canada is an international non-governmental organization which

is helping mothers and families around the world give their children a safe

start in life and give their communities the best chance of a peaceful future. Children

represent both the immediate present and the society’s future, which is why

protecting those childhoods is the key to breaking the cycle of violence. When

war breaks out, children look to those close to them for protection.

Job Summary: The Legal

Assistant will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the daily

activities of War Child Canada’s Legal Aid Clinic, including client management

and follow up, facilitation of alternative dispute resolution and to contribute

to legal awareness raising activities and legal trainings.

Key Duties and

Responsibilities: 

• In charge of receiving interviewing,
  
  registering, and maintaining proper filling system for clients.


• Offering referral and counseling advice to
  
  clients including field visits for follow up.


• In charge of promoting legal and human
  
  rights awareness within targeted communities.


• Carry out trainings and radio legal panel
  
  discussions on relevant legal issues.


• Carrying out all other case-specific legal
  
  actions relevant to appropriate client management.


• Performing any other related duties as
  
  shall be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

• The ideal candidate must possess a Diploma
  
  in Law (Degree in Law is an added advantage.)


• At least two years working experience in a
  
  related field.


• Fluency in local languages and an
  
  excellent working knowledge of spoken and written English.


• Profound knowledge on Child Protection,
  
  SGBV and the general legal system of Uganda.


• Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge
  
  of Computer packages such as (MS word Excel Power point and Database).


• Ability/willingness to learn to ride a
  
  motor cycle

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an updated

CV, cover letter indicating clearly daytime telephone contact and active email

address, photocopies of relevant certificates (both professional and

vocational) and contact information of at least three professional referees.

Please clearly indicate position and location you are applying for.

Interested applicants should deliver ONLY hard copies of their

Application Packages to any of the following War Child Canada Offices: Kampala:

2nd floor, Plot 944 Ggaba Road, Kansanga.

(Please ensure applications are delivered to War Child Canada)

Gulu: Plot No. 9 Erinayo Oryema Road, Kanyagoga.

Kiryandongo: Kanyadoli Refugee Settlement RFM Base Camp, Bweyale.

Arua: Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement Yoro Base Camp.

Note: Qualified female

and other equity-seeking candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed

candidates will be contacted.