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JOB DETAILS:
Contract Type: Short term
Contract Duration: 9months
Reporting to: Project Coordinator – Karamoja Region
Location: Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk and Napak.
No of Positions: Three (3), One per location

1.0 Background
International Justice Mission (IJM) is an international human rights organization that works to ensure that all, especially the most vulnerable, have proper and appropriate access to justice. IJM has been delivering ground-breaking partnerships with justice sector actors and governments globally for over 20 years, offering collaborative casework, mentoring and system reform to ensure that justice systems work for all, especially the vulnerable and marginalized.
IJM has been operating in Uganda for over 15 years and brings a deep understanding of access to justice in Uganda. Through its programming across Uganda, IJM has worked closely with survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual violence against children (SVAC), and land theft (LRV) to offer psycho-social, economic, educational, and healthcare support and assist them in securing access to justice. IJM also partners with JLOS, local government, cultural and religious leaders and communities partnering with Uganda Police on investigations and arrests, with Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions on sanctioning and prosecutions and working sustainably to build the capacity of justice service provision.
IJM is regulated by the NGO Board. It operates in partnership with JLOS under a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Chief Justice of Uganda in 2017 with a specific focus on tackling Violence Against Women and Violence Against Children across Uganda.

2.0 IRISH AID – IJM PROJECT
The Government of Ireland project with IJM is a multi-year project that aims to strengthen protection mechanisms within the justice sector and local community structures as a way of ending violence against women and girls (VAWG).
As part of the project, International Justice Mission will work in 5 districts in the Karamoja region through its mentoring and collaborative casework model to improve survivor and community knowledge of justice essential services, strengthen and improve the coordination of services, incorporate survivor voice, empower survivors, and strengthen accountability of justice services to communities. IJM will use this innovative, evidence-based model to implement 3 specific objectives on the project. These include: –
• Objective 1: Equipping local leaders and communities to support VAWG survivors,
• Objective 2: Strengthening the Capacity of Justice Essential Service Providers
• Objective 3: Engaging and Empowering Survivors

3.0 Purpose
Through the Irish Aid project, IJM will work with different Stakeholders that include JLOS institutions, Civil Society Organisations, Health Service providers, Community leaders and Survivors to respond to violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Uganda by bolstering protection mechanisms within the justice sector and local community structures for Women, girls, and communities at risk of VAWG.

3.1 Scope of Work
The Community engagement officer will among other responsibilities be the main liaison between IJM and the community in the project districts.
1. The officer will be at the forefront of contributing to and implementing engagement plans and strategies for community engagement in fulfillment of the project goals and objectives
2. The officer will develop and maintain positive working relationship between the IJM team and various stakeholders in the community and the district.
3. Lead the planning for and development of activities designed to equip local leaders and communities to support VAWG survivors.
4. Lead the formation of survivor groups within communities
5. Curate learnings from engagement with the community to support alignment of IJM programs and activities to effectively respond to VAWC.
6. Lead the engagement with Local leaders to empower them be effective first responders to protect women and children against violence

3.1.1 Overview of the role
• Ensure appropriate consultation of community stakeholders before the implementation of activities and feedback concerns, suggestions to the project for them to be considered.
• Ensure that the community level dialogue is inclusive by supporting the mapping of key stakeholders in the districts.
• Integrate Community engagement into IJM strategies, operational frameworks, policies, and plans, setting out how community engagement activities and approaches will be implemented in the context of Karamoja.
• Ensure programme staff have a full understanding of the communities they are working with, including the community dynamics, culture, and power relations between different groups.
• Develop strong and open relationships with key community stakeholders and establish community committees or representatives if needed, ensuring they fairly represent the full cross-section of the community, including men, women, boys, girls, and vulnerable groups.
• Based on community feedback and assessment data, identify, and utilise the best communication approaches to provide communities with relevant and actionable interventions for the mitigation and response to VAWG in the region.
• Produce and disseminate internal and external reports, evaluations, brochures, case studies and web stories that demonstrate the impact of Community Engagement, promote it to new audiences, and raise the profile of IJMs operations in Karamoja.
• Support programmes and operations to adopt innovative approaches and evidence-based advocacy to better understand and engage with communities in Karamoja on VAWG and behaviour change issues.
• Carry out regular checks as part of monitoring to ensure behaviour and social change approaches are appropriate and are having an impact on communities and adapted as and when needed.
• Support the Knowledge and Awareness community outreach campaigns (IEC Materials, Door to door campaigns, use of megaphones, Radio Talk shows, Billboards, Community Drives using PA System, Community Drama groups, Community Radios) which seek to address prevalent VAWG issues in the community.

4.0 Competencies:
This role will facilitate dialogue between the stakeholders and the project, promotion of trust and confidence between the communities and the project in the following aspects: –
• Professional and able to communicate clearly, with clients, communities, and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Knowledge of Nga’karimojong and other locally spoken languages is a requirement.
• Must reside in either Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk and Napak.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), or government agency implementing related interventions.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action with the goals and objectives of the project in mind.

4.0 Education
• The ideal candidate for the Community Engagement Officer job must hold a bachelor’s degree or its Equivalent in Community psychology, Adult & Community Education, Development Studies, Social Work, communications, Social Sciences or Related Field.
• At least two to three years of community engagement work and technical assistance experience in addressing issues of Gender Based Violence.
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.

6.0 Location
• To be based in either Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk and Napak with frequent travel outside the district including to IJM offices
• To be embedded in the offices of a stakeholder at the district level

7.0 Deliverables
• Participate in the formulation and the implementation of a stakeholder engagement strategy at community level in duty location.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of all stakeholders IJM is working with and coordinate all activities at the duty station.
• Prepare quality activity and monthly reports to be submitted to the coordinator.
• Take part in the risk management for Irish Aid project for issues related to stakeholders’ acceptance of the project and reporting activities in the district.
• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the engagement and stakeholder’s acceptance level for the project.

8.0 Types of Supervision provided
The Contract staff Community engagement officers will among other responsibilities be the main liaison between IJM and the community in Moroto. The officers will be at the forefront of contributing to and implementing engagement plans and strategies for community engagement in fulfillment of the project goals and objectives. In addition, the officer will develop and maintain positive working relationship between the IJM team and various stakeholders in the community and the district.

JOB DETAILS:

About us
Transsnet Group is a joint venture between NetEase Group (a world-leading Internet listed company in China) and Transsion Holdings Group (a global Intelligent Terminal Products, and mobile value-added service provider). It focuses on all kinds of Internet fields and takes Internet finance, Internet music, short video, application market and online gaming as its main business.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities
1. Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships etc.)
2. Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies
3. Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
4. Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
5. Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues
6. Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust
7. Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
8. Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces
9. Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization
10. Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
11. Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

Qualification and Requirements
1. At least 5 years of experience as a Legal Counsel in business environment
2. Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
3. Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation
4. Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
5. High degree of professional ethics and integrity
6. Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information
7. Outstanding communication skills
8. BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree
9. MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an advantage

JOB DETAILS:

Redeem's mission is to protect widows and orphans from violent abuse and exploitation by:
Awakening the world to the need to defend the orphan and the widow in the twenty-first century; Assembling the resources needed to protect the world's most vulnerable widows and orphans; Assisting law enforcement in real cases that restore victims and restrain their abusers; and Amplifying law enforcement protection through community engagement and capacity building.
We are currently implementing a program in Uganda to protect widows and orphans from the devastation of predatory eviction with plans to expand our defense of the vulnerable into other countries in the future.
As a Redeem Attorney, you will represent individual victims of violence in the criminal, civil and administrative justice systems and enhance the capacities of our law enforcement partners from the Justice Law and Order Sector ("JLOS") while contributing to Redeem's culture of Christian excellence. Specific responsibilities include:

Casework
Partnering with other members of the casework team in developing Redeem's intervention strategy; Identifying and advising potential clients through initial interviews and Redeem's screening process; Advising investigators from Redeem and the Uganda Police Force in the collection of evidence; Collaborating with social workers to ensure that all proceedings are appropriately trauma-informed; Reviewing and analyzing investigative reports, witness statements and physical evidence; Presenting cases for prosecution to representatives of the Directorate of Public Prosecution ("DPP"); Conducting legal research and analysis and drafting legal, submissions, briefs and correspondence; Advising and supporting State Attorneys in their prosecution of cases involving Redeem clients; and Appearing in Court in civil matters and to privately prosecute criminal matters as appropriate; and Participation in estate administration, boundary demarcation and land documentation proceedings.

Capacity Building
Developing strong working relationships with the DPP's Prosecutors and State Attorneys; Identifying lessons learned and opportunities for improvement from Redeem's casework; Participating in local stakeholder coordination meetings or in other similar JLOS coordinating bodies; Providing direct casework support to DPP Prosecutors and State Attorneys in Redeem cases; Mentoring and advising DPP Prosecutors and State Attorneys in cases related to Redeem's work; Developing and facilitating trainings and equipping projects that will improve DPP performance; Contributing to the team's efforts to build capacities in all relevant JLOS actors; Participating in community outreach, engagement and education programs; and Advocating on behalf of Redeem and the DPP with JLOS and other relevant governing bodies.

Miscellaneous
Communicating with donors, supporters, media and other outside parties about Redeem's work; Contributing to the review and design of organizational systems, guidelines and policies; Participating in Redeem's professional development and spiritual formation activities; Supporting other teams within Redeem in the achievement of their objectives; and Completing other duties as assigned.

Recruiting Profile:

Redeem strives to build a culture of Christian excellence that reflects the following four core values:
We love each other well;
We don't make easy things hard;
We measure by results; and
We are joyful in our work.
Redeem is looking for a highly skilled and responsible individual who will reflect these values while representing individual victims of violence in the criminal, civil and administrative justice systems and enhancing the capacities of our law enforcement partners from JLOS. Specific attributes include:

Experience
Required: A Degree in Law, successful completion of the LDC, and a current Practicing Certificate; Required: Seven years of practice as an attorney in an active civil or criminal litigation practice; Preferred: Experience in conducting casework similar to that of Redeem's;
Preferred: Experience as a DPP Prosecutor or State Attorney; and
Preferred: Experience working with JLOS actors.

Skills
Required: Fluency in English and Lusoga with excellent written and oral communication in both; Required: Computer literacy with strong capacity in word processing, email and other systems; Required: Legal research, legal analysis, legal writing and legal advocacy skills; Preferred: Mastery of criminal, estate and/or land law and procedure in Uganda;
Preferred: Understanding of Google business suite and digital project management tools; and Preferred: Public speaking and or teaching skills.

Attributes:
Required: Mature Christian faith;
Required: High degree of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness;
Required: Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and ability to work on a multidisciplinary team; Required: Excellent independent professional judgment and ethical decision-making; Required: Innovative and creative problem-solving in the face of complex nuanced issues; Required: Persistence and tenacity in the face of difficult problems or challenges; Required: Commitment to meet deadlines and achieve results in a fast-paced environment; and Required: Love-motivated service orientation toward colleagues, partners, and adversaries.
The Attorney will report to Redeem's Program Manager and will be based in Iganga, working primarily in Iganga, Namutumba, and Luuka with occasional travel throughout Uganda.