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Legal Officer job at FIDA Uganda
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-May-05
Location: Kampala, Lamwo, Kapchorwa, Iganga, Lira, Kotido, Kampala
Legal Officer 2026-05-05T06:47:57+00:00 FIDA Uganda https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_2258/logo/FIDA%20Uganda.jpg https://fidauganda.org/ FULL_TIME Kampala, Lamwo, Kapchorwa, Iganga, Lira, Kotido Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Legal, Social Services & Nonprofit 2026-05-08T17:00:00+00:00 8 Job Purpose The Legal Officer will lead implementation of project activities within the assigned district, ensuring access to justice through legal representation, alternative dispute resolution, partnerships, and community engagement using a gender-responsive approach. Key Responsibilities - Provide legal aid services, including litigation, ADR, follow-up, and referrals.
- Identify and respond to client support needs using a gender lens.
- Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships within districts.
- Negotiate, draft, and review contracts and agreements.
- Monitor project interventions and maintain accurate records.
- Prepare periodic technical and activity reports.
- Support advocacy initiatives aligned to FIDA-Uganda’s mandate.
Qualification & Experience - Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LDC).
- Enrolled Advocate with a valid Practicing Certificate.
- Diploma in Project Planning & Management (added advantage).
- Minimum 1 year experience in civil society or legal practice.
- Strong mediation, negotiation, arbitration, and advocacy skills.
- Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Provide legal aid services, including litigation, ADR, follow-up, and referrals.
- Identify and respond to client support needs using a gender lens.
- Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships within districts.
- Negotiate, draft, and review contracts and agreements.
- Monitor project interventions and maintain accurate records.
- Prepare periodic technical and activity reports.
- Support advocacy initiatives aligned to FIDA-Uganda’s mandate.
- Strong mediation, negotiation, arbitration, and advocacy skills.
- Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LDC).
- Enrolled Advocate with a valid Practicing Certificate.
- Diploma in Project Planning & Management (added advantage).
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Legal Officer Jobs at:
FIDA Uganda Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 8 2026 Duty Station:
Kampala, Lamwo, Kapchorwa, Iganga, Lira, Kotido | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose The Legal Officer will lead implementation of project activities within the assigned district, ensuring access to justice through legal representation, alternative dispute resolution, partnerships, and community engagement using a gender-responsive approach. Key Responsibilities - Provide legal aid services, including litigation, ADR, follow-up, and referrals.
- Identify and respond to client support needs using a gender lens.
- Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships within districts.
- Negotiate, draft, and review contracts and agreements.
- Monitor project interventions and maintain accurate records.
- Prepare periodic technical and activity reports.
- Support advocacy initiatives aligned to FIDA-Uganda’s mandate.
Qualification & Experience - Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LDC).
- Enrolled Advocate with a valid Practicing Certificate.
- Diploma in Project Planning & Management (added advantage).
- Minimum 1 year experience in civil society or legal practice.
- Strong mediation, negotiation, arbitration, and advocacy skills.
- Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? fidauganda.or.ug&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Friday,%20May%208%202026">Click here to submit your application now.
Submit application, CV, and credentials OR deliver physically to FIDA-Uganda Secretariat. Deadline: Friday, 8 May 2026 Inquiries: +256 760 861901 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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