About UWONET:
Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) is an advocacy and lobbying coalition of national women’s organisations, institutions and individuals in Uganda formed in 1993. UWONET stands to promote and enhance networking, collective visioning and action among membership and with different actors working towards development and the transformation of unequal gender relations in the Ugandan society. UWONET focuses on influencing policy and practice changes through policy advocacy; networking; information management and; institutional strengthening and capacity building.
Job Summary: The Legal Officer/District GBV Coordinator will support the GBV Prevention and response programme in Busoga Sub Region.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the position will perform the following functions:
Actively coordinate and network with relevant stakeholders and provide overall management to running the GBV shelter at the district
Responsible for documentation of all activities under the programme, successes, best practices, lessons learnt, challenges and recommendations
Provide appropriate legal counseling and representation of GBV survivors and children in Courts of Law
Effective and efficient programme implementation as per work plans and expected outputs and outcomes
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and a post graduate diploma in legal practice, and must be an enrolled advocate of High Court. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
A minimum of three or more years’ experience in a related field, preferably in the Development/ NGO sector.
Computer literacy skills are a must with strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
The candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of working with communities.
Strong team building skills
Past experience in planning and implementing project activities
Excellent report writing and documentation skills
Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and confidentiality
Working knowledge of basic Monitoring and Evaluation.
The applicant should be people centered with good communication and Networking Skills.
Skills in diplomacy and assertiveness
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Past exposure and experience in project management in a women’s rights NGO setting is an added advantage.
Languages: Proficiency in English. Knowledge of Luganda and/Lusoga is an added advantage
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their applications and updated CVs including three references with contact details and copies of academic and professional testimonials should be sent by email to: careers@uwonet.or.ug OR Hand deliver to the address below addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Plot 710, Bbuye Kigoowa,
Mirembe Close, Ntinda
P. O. Box 27991, Kampala. Uganda
NB: Any inquiries should be submitted through the email addresses listed above. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The successful candidate should be able to start immediately.
Deadline: 8th May, 2015