Legal Officer, Ugandan Nationals only

Job Description and required qualifications

(Important Note- Position open to Ugandan nationals only)

Under the supervision of the Protection Program Manager, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Protecting refugees or other persons of concern to SGBP Program and:

• In the case of partner-referred asylum seekers, such interviews will assist in the determination of whether further HIAS assistance is appropriate.


• Determining for all cases seen by the Psychosocial Program the most appropriate protection solutions for referred refugee clients.


• Assist in research, development of training curricula and conduct presentations on a need to basis in line with the psychosocial program goals and objectives;


• Represent the agency in various forum with a focus on highlighting the plight of Sexual and Gender based Violence clients.


• Assist in identification and referral of cases for psychosocial assessments, medical assistance and other services and monitoring of the same.


• Ensuring that the Psychosocial Program maintains correct data on its protection, advocacy and capacity building activities, and its caseloads.


• Preparing Monthly, Annual Reports and Donor reports on Sexual and Gender based Violence activities and caseloads for submission to the Protection program manager.


• Working closely with other departments and staff members.


• Follow up of client cases in Police and court.


• Performing other duties as required.

Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university, Post Graduate Diploma from Law Development Centre. Master’s degree a plus

Skills and competencies

• Computer literacy a must with strong knowledge of ACCESS, EXCEL AND WORD;


• Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of protection issues and the complexities of working on these issues with a refugee population;


• Strong analytical and report writing skills;


• Must have at a least 3 years’ experience in providing legal assistance in multi-cultural environment. Experience with refugees plus;


• Experience working with refugees, with good knowledge of human rights and protection;


• Training skills and experience


• At least one year of training experience;


• Good team player with excellent cross-cultural international skills, proactive and able to work under minimal supervision while exercising diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness;


• Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and confidentiality.

Experience: No less than three years job experience in legal assistance, preferably in the NGO sector. Knowledge of refugee protection and assistance a plus.

Language: Proficiency in English and Swahili. Working knowledge of French and other languages as an added advantage.

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to the Email address below or hand deliver to HIAS Uganda Central Office:

Address: Church Road, Off Ggaba Road, Kansanga

P.O BOX 7626, KAMPALA-UGANDA

Tel: +256 312202174 or +256 41450134. Cell: +256 788229398 or +256 758836759.

Email: recruitment.hiasuganda@gmail.com

Indicate Vacancy Notice No: HIAS/UG/CP/08/15

Important: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered.