The Need
International Justice Mission (IJM) Uganda is working to eliminate property grabbing from widows and orphans in Uganda by bringing rescue and restoration to individual victims, accountability to their perpetrators, and transformation to the public justice system as a whole. As a Training Attorney on IJM’s Systems Reform team, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement trainings for public justice system leaders, educate the public on how to protect widows and orphans from property grabbing, and design and implement efforts to enhance the public justice system.
This position is based in Kampala, Uganda and reports to an IJM Training Coordinator.

Responsibilities
Training and Logistics
• Support the development and implementation of IJM’s training and sensitization efforts with community members, Mukono Police, and District estate administration officials.
• Support the Director of Training and Community Relations to conduct research and develop curricula and sensitization materials for public justice system trainings.
• Assist with the coordination of logistics for public justice system trainings.
• Conduct trainings for Police Officers, LC Leaders, State Attorneys, Magistrates, Civil Servants, church and community leaders, and members of the general public.
Advocacy and Education
• Coordinate meetings with public justice officials, local leaders, and power actors.
• Educate audiences on the causes, costs, and consequences of property grabbing.
• Represent IJM in public speaking engagements, meetings, and publicity events.
• Support IJM in advocacy efforts for positive change in the public justice system, in particular engaging with national networks and implementation organizations.
Leadership
• Assist Director of Training and Community Relations [NA1] in representing the department and SR program during program review meetings.
• Serve on the IJM Kampala Advocacy team.

Support and Development
• Support the Field Office Program Manager by coordinating Monitoring and Evaluation efforts on behalf of the Training Team.
• Support the IJM SR Department in designing reforms to the public justice system.
• Support IJM Casework Team in evaluating and developing intervention strategies for IJM cases.
• Assist in hosting guests, visitors, and volunteers.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Participate in IJM programs in professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.

Travel Requirements
• This position requires regular travel to and from areas within Kampala, Mukono District, and Jinja during work hours.

Required Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in law and completion of LDC program.
• Four or more years of experiences as attorney, paralegal or legal assistant.
• Two or more years of experience as a public speaker, teacher, or similar duties.
• Excellent critical thinking, legal analysis, and oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Luganda, with excellent writing and oration in both.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Practicing Certificate and Driver’s License preferred.

Critical Qualities
• Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
• Passionate commitment to IJM’s mission and values.
• Professional in demeanor, appearance, writing and oral communication.
• Works well under stress with a sustained positive attitude.
• Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity.
• Intelligent, organized, creative and proactive problem solver.
• Ability to cooperate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
The Mission
To protect the poor from violence by rescuing victims, bringing the criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts.

HOW TO APPLY:
To Apply
Send Job Application Form, Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith
By E-mail (preferred method):
ugandarecruiting@ijm.org
By Mail:
International Justice Mission
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 502
Ntinda, Kampala, UGANDA
By Hand:
International Justice Mission
Attn: Human Resources
Plot 15 Suuna Road, Ntinda
Kampala, UGANDA
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. New