NGO Careers - Legal Officer at Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Hebrew Immigration Aid

Society (HIAS)

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda

Reports to: Protection

Program Manager

Hebrew Immigration Aid

Society (HIAS) Africa was

established in 2002 as HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) as a partnership

between local NGOs and HIAS Inc. This was in response to a critical gap in

resettlement case identification for refugees out of Nairobi. HIAS Africa is

registered in accordance with Kenyan, Ugandan and Chad laws and operates both

as a humanitarian service provider and an advocacy voice. Their major goal is

to address the assistance, protection and durable solutions needs for refugees

at heightened risk in Africa, through the provision of direct psychosocial,

social and resettlement services (Kenya and Uganda), as well as through

community outreach and capacity building for partners.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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In the case of partner-referred asylum seekers, such

interviews will assist in the determination of whether further HIAS assistance

is appropriate.

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In charge of determining for all cases seen by the

Psychosocial Program the most appropriate protection solutions for referred

refugee clients.

·        
Render support in the 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.

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In charge of the identification and referral of

cases for psychosocial assessments, medical assistance and other services and

monitoring of the same.

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The Legal Officer will ensure that the Psychosocial

Program maintains correct data on its protection, advocacy and capacity

building activities, and its caseloads.

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Responsible for preparing Monthly, Annual Reports

and Donor reports on Sexual and Gender based Violence activities and caseloads

for submission to the Protection program manager.

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Working in liaison with other departments and staff

members.

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Follow up of client cases in Police and court.

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Performing other duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The ideal candidate should preferably hold a bachelor’s

degree in Law from a recognized university and Post Graduate Diploma from Law

Development Centre. Possession of a Master’s degree is an added advantage.

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A minimum of three years’ experience in legal

assistance, preferably in the NGO sector.

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Working knowledge of refugee protection and assistance

will be an added advantage.

·        
Past experience working with refugees, with good

knowledge of human rights and protection;

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Training skills and experience

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At least one year of training experience;

·        
Computer literacy skills with strong knowledge of Access,

Excel and Word;

·        
Broad knowledge and understanding of protection

issues and the complexities of working on these issues with a refugee

population;

·        
Excellent analytical and report writing skills;

·        
Good team player with excellent cross-cultural

international skills, proactive and able to work under minimal supervision

while exercising diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness;

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Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues

with respect and confidentiality.

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Language: Proficiency in

English and Swahili. Working knowledge of French and other languages as an

added advantage.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their cover letters

and updated resumes 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

Email to:

recruitment.hiasuganda@gmail.com

Please clearly

indicate Vacancy Notice No: HIAS/UG/LO/08/15

Deadline: 14^th August 2015