Penal Reform International - Project Officer Jobs in Uganda

Penal Reform International - Project Officer Jobs in Uganda

Africa Programme Manager: To create awareness and accountability for human rights violations in the country, develop a toll for sustained human rights observance thereby creating a basis for reform.

Reporting to task holder: Legal assistant, Research associate, Volunteers and interns

Responsibilities

Ensure systematic and timely monitoring and documentation of human rights violations in line with international and regional standards.

Conducting fact-finding missions to target regions.

Advocacy at national regional and international level.

Writing and publicizing reports, briefing papers, letters, press releases, and submissions to national, regional and international bodies based on the findings.

Developing a lobbying and advocacy plan for effective and timely engagement with government officials, inter-governmental agencies, and the press on key human rights violations and key findings.

Develop a dissemination strategy.

Monitoring legislative and/or policy developments related to detainees' rights.

Establish linkages with relevant governmental agencies and civil society organisations for effective implementation of the project.

Ensure strategic and ample visibility of interventions.

Manage Performance - coordinate and monitor the work of the project team as well as setting performance indicators.

Prepare annual and quarterly project progress reports to the highest
standard and ensure that they are submitted in a timely fashion.

Represent the organisation at different meetings organised by

PRI partners as may be assigned.

Ensure proper use and care of all assets belonging to the organisation.

Establish linkages with other projects of the organisation

Supervise and mentor the project team.

Any other duties assigned.

Requirements

A master's degree in international human rights Law or related field. A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

A minimum of 5 years working experience in human rights work at senior level.

How to Apply

Persons interested in the positions are invited to submit:

Cover letter (Max 1 Page) describing the reasons for applying for the particular position and relating to the content of this announcement.

Curriculum Vitae detailing educational history and work experience.
All applications should be sent to afrIcantficeOpenalreformorg

Deadline for the application: FM March 2019 by 5:00pm Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interviews

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