Job Purpose

The Legal Officer will lead implementation of project activities within the assigned district, ensuring access to justice through legal representation, alternative dispute resolution, partnerships, and community engagement using a gender-responsive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal aid services, including litigation, ADR, follow-up, and referrals.
• Identify and respond to client support needs using a gender lens.
• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships within districts.
• Negotiate, draft, and review contracts and agreements.
• Monitor project interventions and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare periodic technical and activity reports.
• Support advocacy initiatives aligned to FIDA-Uganda’s mandate.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LDC).
• Enrolled Advocate with a valid Practicing Certificate.
• Diploma in Project Planning & Management (added advantage).
• Minimum 1 year experience in civil society or legal practice.
• Strong mediation, negotiation, arbitration, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing skills.

• Provide legal aid services, including litigation, ADR, follow-up, and referrals.
• Identify and respond to client support needs using a gender lens.
• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships within districts.
• Negotiate, draft, and review contracts and agreements.
• Monitor project interventions and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare periodic technical and activity reports.
• Support advocacy initiatives aligned to FIDA-Uganda’s mandate.

• Strong mediation, negotiation, arbitration, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing skills.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LDC).
• Enrolled Advocate with a valid Practicing Certificate.
• Diploma in Project Planning & Management (added advantage).