Job Overview: Under the supervision of the Protection Manager, he/she will identify legal needs in this area; Provision of advice, information and legal options. The Legal Officer will be responsible for conducting legal briefings, managing and monitoring legal cases, visiting detention centres and raising awareness of refugees` rights and obligations under Ugandan law. He/she will work with communities, particularly paralegals, to ensure that access to legal aid is accessible to all. International Rescue Committee (IRC) Full time Kampala, Kampala, Uganda, 00256 9 July 2022 – 22 July 2022 Legal Jobs in Uganda – NGO Jobs in Uganda Please note that the deadline for submission is 21 July 2022. JOB DETAILS: Job Title: Hospital Compliance Manager (HCM) Scope of Position The hospital`s compliance manager ensures that the hospital operates legally and ethically while achieving its strategic objectives. You are responsible for duties and responsibilities: • Work with community paralegals to support community leadership groups, particularly peaceful coexistence/security action committees, to support community-level advocacy with protection officers. •regular monitoring and visits to prisons. • Provide legal advice, advice and information on legal options available to refugees and other affected persons. •Organizes legal information activities on human rights and laws important for the protection of refugees and other affected persons.
• Participation in working meetings on sexual and gender-based violence, legal sub-sector and DCC meetings • Conducts case management and follow-up of legal affairs with relevant authorities. • Work closely with the police to provide survivors and witnesses with the necessary assistance. • Submit daily and weekly data, including a presentation of high-risk cases, in order to take appropriate action. • Participation in legal trainings as directed by the Senior National PRoL Manager • Assist community paralegals in organizing legal information sessions on refugee rights and obligations, major crimes and sentences in Uganda, international human rights law relating to refugees and other affected persons. •Assists the Protection Officer in analysing data, identifying trends and legal protection needs of refugees and other relevant persons. • Oversee community paralegals in mediation and other aspects of alternative dispute resolution. • Mobilize and facilitate the resolution of mobile courts in coordination with JLOS actors and other actors of legal interest • Assist the Protection Officer in providing legal training on national and international legal frameworks for target groups. •Increase item forecasting to support procurement processes. •Performs any other duties requested by the Protection Officer.
Save my name, email address, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Get personalized job alerts straight to your inbox! Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is one of the world`s leading providers of relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services to people uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. IRC currently works in more than 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and vital needs of conflict-affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies. Reports to: Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer •Bachelor of Laws or law degree from a recognized university. • At least two (2) years of professional experience in a similar position, preferably with an international alumni organization. Degree holders who have significant experience working with refugee communities and demonstrate an awareness of the challenges in this role may be considered. • Belief in human rights, including gender equality. • Strong communication skills, including the ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities. •Good understanding of international human rights and refugee law.
•Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook. • Experience in writing regular reports. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both in a team and independently. • Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment. • A good command of written and spoken English is essential. Job Title: Graduate Intern, Legal and Board Affairs (no experience Fresh Graduate Jobs) Organization: Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) Location: PPDA Professional Standards: IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles set out in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. It`s about integrity, service and accountability. In keeping with these values, IRC applies and enforces policies to protect beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse, protect children, combat workplace harassment, tax integrity, and combat retaliation. Public Procurement and Public Property Disposal Authority (Uganda) Job Title: Project Clerk (New Employment Opportunities in UN Administration) JOB DETAILS: Legal Assistant Description Hello! Alight is recruiting a legal assistant for our Uganda program in the Oruchinga office.
