Jobs at:
Lutheran World Federation
Vacancy title:
Legal Officer
Deadline of this Job:
18th January 2013
Job details:
Duty Station: Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement
Essential Job functions:
The legal officer will be performing tasks related to the provision of legal
advisory services to LWF;
Providing legal sensitization for staff, local communities and LWF stakeholders;
Periodic reporting and carrying out any other activities as assigned by the
Supervisor;
Legal Officer shall provide the best possible legal aid including preparation of
legal documents, legal assistance and in accordance with client’s best interest with
the aims and principles of LWF;
The Legal officer work closely with communities; peer groups (including elders,
youth, children and women),Community based organizations, local partners,
government departments and other organisations;
The Legal Case Worker shall advocate on behalf of beneficiaries to government
authorities and civil society on issues related to rights of refugees, asylum seekers
and other persons of concern.
The Legal Case Worker shall actively encourage protection mainstreaming and
a rights-based approach throughout all of LWF including gender sensitivity;
Education, Knowledge & Experience:
Minimum Bachelors Degree in Law, Diploma in Legal Practice. A minimum of three
years experience practicing law in a reputable Firm or in a similar position in a
reputable organization. Excellent ability to network with relevant judicial institutions
Must be an enrolled advocate with a valid/ current practicing certificate.
Essential abilities:
Ability to work independently and as part of a team as well as with mixed
audiences
Ability to deal with complex legal issues into reader-friendly and policy relevant
language
Patient and calm in pressurized situations
Consultative, constructive problem solving approach
Flexibility and willingness to work out office hours when necessary
Good sense of humor
Job application procedure
Interested applicants should submit an application letter together with curriculum
vitae, copies of academic documents/transcripts, names and contact details of
three referees to the undersigned.
Hand delivered applications can also be sent to our Offices in Kampala. Please
indicate the position you have applied for on the top of the parcel addressed to:
The Administrator/ Human Resource Program Officer
Lutheran World Federation
Plot 1401, Ggaba, Road next to Quality Hill
P. O. Box 5827 Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline for receiving applications is Friday, January 18th 2013
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview
LWF is an equal-opportunity employer
Women possessing the above requirements are encouraged to apply
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