About US:
Justice Centres Uganda (JCU) is a Project of the Justice Law and Order Sector(JLOS) hosted and supervised by the Judiciary to provide Legal Aid. The Justice Centres are a one stop-stop shop with a broad range of legal aid services to all categories of vulnerable people within the community, identified through a means and merits test. Some of these services include; legal representation, alternative dispute resolution, referrals, awareness creation and outreach, as well as psychosocial support. The model used seeks to bridge the gap between the demand and supply sides of justice while at the same time empowering individuals and communities to claim their rights and demand for policy change. Justice Centres Uganda operates offices in Kampala, Mengo, Tororo, Lira, Hoima, Masaka, Jinja and Fortportal; serving the Central, Eastern, Northern and Bunyoro regions respectively in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer legal support and counselling to clients.
Offer technical guidance in the development of an outreach and advocacy strategy by the JC.
Manage and supervise paralegals and community volunteers.
Carry out community outreach sessions.
In charge of conducting mediations
Manage the Mobile Legal Aid Clinics.
Carry out training sessions for key stake holders and communities in human rights issues.
The incumbent will represent clients in court.
Carry out research and document lessons and results.
Prepare and submit regular work plans and reports.
Take part in weekly in house training sessions.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a University degree in Law. Possession of a Diploma in legal practice;
Applicants must be enrolled advocates of the High Court with Valid practicing certificates
At least two years’ of relevant experience in legal practice/ Court room experience
Prior exposure and experience with Legal Aid service provision;
Proven experience working on legal aid issues and /or legal aid organisations; experience working with indigent is an added advantage.
The applicants should have broad knowledge and appreciation of human rights issues.
Passion for working with the indigent in society
Gender responsiveness.
Good lobbying and advocacy skills.
Prior experience in coordinating advocacy campaigns.
Ability to mobilize communities and work with volunteers.
Proven team building and supervisory skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Proven training and facilitation skills.
NB: Willingness to Work upcountry
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, updated CVs and copies of their academic/professional certificates and a copy of their current Practicing Certificate. Applications should indicate a daytime telephone contact, email address and include three professional referees.
The complete applications should be addressed to the National Coordinator, Justice Centres Uganda, Chamber F6 High Court Building, P.O. Box 26365 Kampala, Uganda. Please clearly indicate on the envelope the position title you have applied for.
Deadline: Friday 31st July, 2015 by 5.00pm