The Refugee Law Project Legal Assistants Jobs in Uganda

The Refugee Law Project Legal Assistants Jobs in Uganda

Position Summary

The Legal Assistant will support in the provision of direct legal support to forced migrants and
carry out policy advocacy.

Key Performance Areas

Legal aid

Support in the provision of legal advice to forced migrants

Participate in the identification and in making referrals for the resettlement of clients as per established procedure

Facilitate Alternative Dispute Resolution among conflicting parties

Participate in Legal aid clinics by providing on-spot legal aid services

Support and report on court watch briefs in collaboration with ODPP

Research and Advocacy

Actively participate in research, documentation, and publication on issues of Access to Justice as they relate to forced migrants and forced migration

Support in the preparation of legal opinions and advice on general issues of forced migration that may arise from time to time

Participate in conducting trainings for government duty bearers and forced migrants

Participate in the development of information, education and communication materials relating to access to justice matters

Networking

Organize and facilitate information sessions and dialogues with forced migrants and other stakeholders

Support in coordinating networking with other stakeholders in the provision of legal aid,
including but not limited to Government institutions, UNCHR, among others

Support in initiation, review and advice on MOUs between RLP and other partner organisations.

Fundraising and donor relations support

Support the Programme Manager in developing technical narratives for purposes of fundraising, as required

Participate in identifying new lines of intervention that facilitate fundraising.

Submit reports and accountability within the stipulated time frame

Documentation

Update all online and offline data-capturing tools

Maintain up-to-date

databases of partner’s profiles

Draft activity progress, monthly, quarterly and annual reports in the agreed timeframe.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognised university

• Experience in representing clients before any quasi-judicial or other governing bodies

• Experience in engaging with key partners on legal-related issues

• Knowledge of Kiswahili and/or any other language spoken in refugee communities will be an added advantage

• Ability to operationalise legal assignments;

• Ability to give timely reports on activities undertaken;

• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision;

• Creative and innovative skills;

• Great interpersonal skills and high level of self-motivation;

• Excellent skills in MS Office applications and good communication and presentation skills;

• Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice will be an added advantage

How to Apply

Please submit a motivation letter, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and academic certificates relevant to the position applied for in one PDF Document not exceeding 8 pages. You can include links to your writings in your CV.

Applications sent through any other channels will not be considered. For any challenges with the system, reach out to sakla@refugeeelawproject.org.

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