International Justice Mission Jobs in Uganda

1. Staff Attorney Kampala, Uganda (Ugandan National) Jobs

The Mission

International Justice Mission (IJM) is a global organization that protects the poor from violence throughout the developing world, by partnering with local authorities to rescue victims of violent abuse, bring the criminals to Justice, restore the survivors to safety and strength and strengthen the public justice system to end the targeted abuse.

The nature of abuses we intervene in include slavery, child sexual exploitation, property grabbing against widows and orphans, police abuse of power to mention a few. In Kampala Uganda, our casework focus is on eliminating property grabbing against widows and orphans through an effective and efficient public justice system.

The Need

International Justice Mission is seeking an experienced Advocate to assist its Legal casework team as a Staff Attorney working to reinstate the rights of widows and orphans victimized through property grabbing, bring the criminals to Justice, document the survivors rights and participate in initiatives to improve the Public Justice Systems response to the targeted abuse.

This position is based in Kampala, Uganda, requires regular travel to and from areas within Mukono District and Jinja during work hours, and reports to IJM Kampala’s Legal casework Manager.

Responsibilities

Intervention Strategy and Management

Evaluate, develop, and implement intervention strategies for IJM cases.

Encourage and support State Attorneys in the prosecution of property grabbing perpetrators.

Coordinate and lead mediations, negotiations, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution to resolve IJM cases.

Represent IJM clients in civil litigation and in the administration of estates.

Ensure that government offices (Lands Registry, Administrator General, etc.) take necessary action leading to the processing of clients documentation.

Conduct legal research and draft correspondence, memorandums, and legal briefs.

Track case related data in paper and electronic case tracking management systems.

Team Support

Supervise, mentor, and manage the efforts of Associate Attorneys, Law Clerks and/or Volunteer Attorneys.

Coordinate with IJM Investigators to investigate allegations of property grabbing and ensure all evidence is collected in an admissible form.

Cooperate with IJM Aftercare Specialists in identifying psychosocial needs of victims.

Conduct case intake and client screening based on established criteria.

Assist in hosting guests, visitors, and volunteers.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Professional Development

Participate in IJM programs in professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.

Maintain Practicing Certificate and participate in CLEs relevant to IJM’s casework.

Required Skills and Experience

Degree in law, successful completion of LDC and current Practicing Certificate.

3 or more years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Excellent critical thinking, legal analysis, and oral and written advocacy skills.

Fluency in English and Luganda, with excellent writing and speaking in both.

Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Experience in civil and/or criminal litigation preferred.

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

2. Volunteer Investigator Kampala, Uganda (Ugandan National) Jobs

The Need

International Justice Mission is seeking an Investigative Specialist on IJM’s Casework team. In this position you will have the opportunity to bring substantive relief to widows and orphans victimized by property grabbing by investigating allegations of violence and abuse, assisting the police in carrying out investigations and arrest operations, and informing efforts to strengthen the public justice system

This position is based in Kampala, Uganda, requires regular travel to and from areas within Mukono District during work hours, and reports to IJM Kampala’s Investigation’s Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Direct Investigation

Investigate allegations of property grabbing

made by alleged victims and referral sources.

Collect witness statements, documents, photographs, and other relevant evidence.

Conduct surveillance and undercover operations in support of investigations.

Recruit, train and manage contract-based investigative informants and operatives.

Track case related data in paper and electronic case tracking management systems.

Record the complainants’ reports/complaints- intakes.

Police Empowerment

Assist victims in filing with the police appropriate criminal complaints.

Encourage and support police investigations of complaints made by IJM-assisted victims.

Liaise with police and other public justice system officials to identify victims of property grabbing.

Assist police in carrying out lawful and appropriate arrests of property grabbing perpetrators.

Team Support

Provide security support for IJM-sponsored mediations, events and meetings.

Cooperate with IJM Aftercare Specialists in identifying psychosocial needs of victims.

Provide information to IJM training teams to develop proper police training resources.

Assist in hosting guests, visitors, and volunteers at the IJM Office.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Professional Development

Participate in IJM programs in professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (law enforcement, criminal justice, etc. preferred)

One year of experience in criminal investigation (Police CID experience preferred).

Knowledge and experience in undercover surveillance and evidence collection.

Valid driver’s license and experience driving manual vehicles on rough terrain.

Process server certification and self-defense/combat training preferred.

Fluency in English and Luganda, with excellent writing and oration in both.

Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel.

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.

Attention to detail, organized and disciplined with priorities.

Ability to cooperate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

How to apply:

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.

Deadline for Application: 28th January 2017

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.

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