International Justice Mission Uganda Vacancies

International Justice Mission Staff Attorney - Jobs in Uganda

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.

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

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; International Justice Mission Staff Attorney - Jobs in Uganda

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International Justice Mission Psycho-Social Specialist Jobs in Uganda

The Need

International Justice Mission Uganda (IJM) is seeking a talented social worker or psycho-social support professional to work as an independent consultant with IJM to bring relief to child victims of sexual violence in the Kamwenge and Kabarole Districts of Uganda.

Responsibilities

Complete needs assessments and treatment plans for child survivors of sexual violence served by the Pilot Project (“Pilot

Clients”) toward measurable client outcomes of sustainable protection in the community;

Ensure safe placement of Pilot Clients, whether with non-offending family members or within alternative care settings;

In conjunction with other Pilot Project stakeholders and in accordance with individualized treatment plans, coordinate psycho-social services such trauma-informed counseling, medical care, and family support services for Pilot Clients;

Participate in forensic interviewing Pilot Clients and other child survivors of sexual violence; Prepare Pilot Clients and their families before court hearings and provide psycho-social support during court hearings;

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience

Degree in social work/counseling/psychology or equivalent; Master’s Degree in social work or related field preferred;

Minimum five (5) years professional experience providing trauma-focused case management counseling services to survivors of trauma, experience with child survivors preferred;

Experience with Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) or another trauma-informed counseling modality preferred;

Proven experience in successful networking with service providers at both governmental and civil society levels;

Excellent listening and report-writing skills;

Critical Qualities

Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed;

Strong passion to help people who have suffered from trauma or injustice;

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;

Send Job Application Form, Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith to:

By E-mail (preferred method):
ugandarecruiting@ijm.org

By Mail:

International Justice Mission

Attn: Human Resources

P.O. Box 502

Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda

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International Justice Mission Direct investigation and case management Jobs in Uganda

Responsibilities

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;

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;

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

By Mail:

International Justice Mission

Attn: Human Resources

P.O. Box 502

Ntinda, Kampala, UGANDA



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