Job Title: Legal Assistant (3 Fresher NGO Jobs)
Organisation: Refugee Law Project (RLP)
Duty Station: Adjumani, Kiryandongo and Lamwo Uganda
Reports to: Legal Officer
About US:
The Refugee Law Project (RLP) is an outreach project of the School of Law, Makerere University. Our Mission is to empower asylum seekers, refugees, deportees, IDPs and host communities to enjoy their human rights and lead dignified lives. The Refugee Law Project has a wide physical presence with offices in Kampala, Hoima, Mbarara, Gulu, Kitgum, Nakivale, Kyangwali, Kiryandongo, Lamwo, Adjumani, Maaji II, Bidibidi (Yumbe), Palorinya (Moyo) and Arua.
Job Summary: The Legal Assistant will support in the provision of direct legal support to forced migrants and carry out policy advocacy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognised university
- Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice will be an added advantage
- 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;
How to Apply:
All candidates should 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. Please apply at the link below.
Deadline: 5th July 2023
NB:
- Applications received after this time and date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Candidates must be in a position to cover their own travel expenses for interviews.
- Refugee Law Project is a human-rights based organization with strong Anti-Discrimination policies.
- Women and Refugees are encouraged to apply