Legal Officer job at Justice Centres Uganda

LEGAL OFFICER

2 POSITIONS – ARUA (1) AND YUMBE (1)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited Institution.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice;
• MUST be an Enrolled Advocate of the High Court with a VALID Practicing Certificate.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3-4 years’ relevant experience in legal practice/ Court room experience.
• At least two years’ experience in the provision of Legal Aid Services.
• Be part of a team that works for justice and equality.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Proven experience working on legal aid issues and /or legal aid organizations.
• Dedication to working for and with vulnerable groups.
• Proficiency in both Oral and written English is essential.
• A sound understanding of access to justice and work practices of JLOS institutions.
• Lobbying and advocacy skills, as well as experience in mediation.
• Proven appreciation of human rights issues.
• Ability to mobilize communities and work with volunteers.
• Proven team-building and management skills.
• Reporting Skills.
• NB. Ability to speak at least one of: Alur, Aringa & Swahili languages.

• Be part of a team that works for justice and equality.
• Proven experience working on legal aid issues and /or legal aid organizations.
• Dedication to working for and with vulnerable groups.
• A sound understanding of access to justice and work practices of JLOS institutions.
• Lobbying and advocacy skills, as well as experience in mediation.
• Proven appreciation of human rights issues.
• Ability to mobilize communities and work with volunteers.
• Proven team-building and management skills.
• Reporting Skills.

• Proficiency in both Oral and written English is essential.
• Lobbying and advocacy skills
• Experience in mediation
• Ability to mobilize communities
• Team-building and management skills
• Reporting Skills
• Ability to speak at least one of: Alur, Aringa & Swahili languages.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited Institution.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
• Enrolled Advocate of the High Court with a VALID Practicing Certificate.