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Head Legal Aid and Community Justice Job at Uganda Network on Law, Ethics and HIV/AIDS (UGANET)
Uganda Network on Law, Ethics and HIV/AIDS (UGANET)
Job Description
UGANET invites applications from qualified, committed, and innovative professionals to join its team in the following positions:
The Head Legal Aid and community Justice has a primary responsibility to technically backstop all legal officers, legal assistants and Legal Associates, mobilise resources for continuity and set standards for legal aid, initiate training and capacity building for the team and, build capacity of community structures.
Job Purpose
The Head of Legal Department provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization’s legal aid, litigation, advocacy, and legal empowerment programs. The role ensures high-quality, ethical, and impactful legal services for vulnerable and marginalized populations while strengthening the organization’s influence on access to justice and law reform.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Management
- Lead the overall legal strategy in line with the NGO’s mission and strategic plan.
- Develop departmental work plans, budgets, and performance targets.
- Provide technical leadership to Legal officers, Legal Assistants, paralegals, and legal interns.
- Ensure compliance with national laws, donor requirements, and professional ethics.
2. Legal Aid & Case Management
- Oversee legal advice, representation, and referral services for clients.
- Supervise strategic litigation, public interest cases, and impact litigation.
- Ensure proper case documentation, reporting, and data management.
- Establish quality assurance systems for legal services delivery.
3. Litigation & Legal Representation
- Lead and coordinate court litigation, including constitutional, civil, criminal, and human rights cases.
- Appear in court for high-impact or complex cases when required.
- Mentor junior lawyers on litigation strategy, legal drafting, and advocacy.
4. Advocacy, Policy & Law Reform
- Lead legal research and policy analysis on access to justice, human rights, and rule of law.
- Contribute to law reform initiatives, strategic advocacy, and public interest campaigns.
- Represent the organization in legal networks, coalitions, and policy dialogues.
5. Legal Education & Community Outreach
- Guide the design and implementation of legal awareness and legal empowerment programs.
- Support training of community paralegals and local justice actors.
- Promote alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms where appropriate.
6. Partnerships & Representation
- Liaise with JLOS, Uganda Law Society, Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET), CSOs and other government institutions.
- Represent the organization in stakeholder meetings and donor engagements.
7. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Prepare technical legal reports for management, donors, and regulators.
- Contribute to proposal development, donor reports, and program evaluations.
- Track legal outcomes, impact indicators, and lessons learned.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested persons should send in their applications via e-mail applications@uganet.org addressed to the Executive Director, UGANET Plot 19
Valley Road, Ministers Village Ntinda, Kampala not later than 30th January, 2026.
NOTE;
- That only files in word or pof formats will be accepted.
- Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
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