International Justice Mission Job Vacancies in Uganda
International Justice Mission Advocate (Independent Consultant) Jobs in Uganda
ResponsibilitiesLitigation, case management and leadershipRepresent child victims of sexual violence in court to secure their legal interests, and provide legal counseling and accompaniment to victims and those at risk of sexual violence;
Liaise with police and prosecutors to ensure the effective investigation and prosecution of child sexual offence cases;
Draft, file and pursue petitions, well-researched submissions and other legal documents;
Identify, evaluate and select the most appropriate redress method for each case;
Work with internal team and other stakeholders to evaluate cases referred through the referral system to be activated by the Pilot Project and other sources;
Training
Support joint training programs with the police, judiciary and medical staff on case management, including ethical and safety considerations for child survivors of sexual assault;
Participate in the development and delivery of training curricula; and Provide training on case management and service provision to District Action Center staff.
Requirements
Required Skills and Experience
Law degree from an accredited University;
Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a current practicing certificate;
Minimum five (5) years legal experience;
Experience in criminal prosecution, human rights or legal aid required; experience with violence against children or other forms of gender-based violence strongly preferred;
Prior leadership and/or management experience preferred;
Valid certificate of good conduct;
Critical Qualities
Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed;
High levels of self-motivation and personal initiative;
Interest in project development and innovation, and ability to thrive as part of a small, flexible, start-up-oriented team;
Creative and energetic problem solver;
How to Apply:
Send Job Application Form, Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith to:
By E-mail (preferred method):
ugandarecruiting@ijm.org
Applications received after the closing date and applications without all the specified/ required documents will not be given consideration. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
International Justice Mission Church & Community Mobilization Coordinator Jobs in Uganda
Responsibilities
Education and Empowerment
Support the development curricula for community education and church empowerment programs;
Teach church and community members and their leaders about the causes, costs and consequences of property grabbing;
Teach faith-based leaders about the pursuit of justice for widows and orphans and strategies for engagement with relevant government authorities;
Required Skills and Experience
University degree in relevant field (theology, law, program management, social sciences, etc.);
Five or more years of professional experience in relevant field preferred;
Five or more years of experience leading teams or organizations preferred;
Community mobilization experience preferred;
Demonstrated ability to interact and work among various faith backgrounds including various Christian denominations;
Excellent critical thinking, analysis, and oral and written communication skills;
Fluency in English and Luganda, with excellent writing and speaking in both;
Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Access and Excel; 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;
How to Apply:
Send Job Application Form, Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith to:
By E-mail (preferred method):
ugandarecruiting@ijm.org
International Justice Mission Investigator (Independent Consultant) Jobs in Uganda
Responsibilities
Direct investigation and case management (in partnership with Police)
Partner with and provide support to the Uganda Police Force in investigating allegations of sexual violence against children referred through the Pilot Project’s referral system and other sources;
Liaise with police and prosecutors to ensure the effective investigation and prosecution of child sexual offence cases;
Develop and implement sound investigative plans and program investigations accordingly;
Collect witness statements, documents, photographs and other relevant evidence;
Conduct surveillance and other undercover operations in support of investigations;
Recruit investigative informants and collect actionable intelligence;
Other
Identify threats to the safety and security of IJM assets, staff or clients and develop sound mitigation plans;
Complete timely, accurate and thorough investigation reports free of errors;
Follow IJM’s operational security protocols;
Maintain digital records on all case files and related materials;
Work with local team and M&E team in Kampala to monitor and evaluate Pilot Project, including monitoring and reporting project targets, results and outputs; and Perform other tasks as assigned by Project Manager, National Director, and other IJM leaders.
Requirements
Required Skills and Experience
Preferred three years (or more) experience conducting criminal investigations with the Uganda National Police Force Directorate of Criminal Investigation or other government agency with investigative responsibilities;
Proven ability to develop and conduct investigations (including experience in surveillance, evidence collection and preservation, crime scene documentation, and chain of custody preservation);
Uarmed self-defense training preferred;
Proven working knowledge of forensics and forensic techniques;
Critical Qualities
Mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostle’s Creed;
High levels of self-motivation and personal initiative;
Interest in project development, and ability
How to Apply:
Strong preference for Ugandan nationals. Consulting fees to be paid in Ugandan Shillings at a rate reflective of Ugandan standard rates.
Send Job Application Form, Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith to:
By E-mail (preferred method):
ugandarecruiting@ijm.org
Applications received after the closing date and applications without all the specified/ required documents will not be given consideration. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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