Uganda: Legal Officer, Ugandan Nationals only - 2015

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.