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About the Organisation
LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda is part of the LWF World Service and we are currently supporting Congolese and South-Sudanese refugees living in settlements in the districts of Kamwenge, Adjumani, Moyo, Kyangwali and Lamwo respectively.
Project Assistant - Legal job at Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda | Apply Now
Lamwo, Uganda
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda is a humanitarian and development agency dedicated to addressing human suffering and poverty through community empowerment, human rights advocacy, and sustainable development. As part of the global LWF network, LWF Uganda is recognized for its effective programming in refugee settlements and marginalized communities. The organization fosters a collaborative work culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, offering employees opportunities to contribute to impactful projects.
LWF Uganda operates in various districts, including Kampala, Adjumani, and Lamwo, providing services such as education, protection, and livelihoods support. The organization embraces innovation by integrating community-based approaches and partnerships to enhance program delivery. Core values such as dignity, justice, compassion, respect for diversity, inclusion, and transparency guide its operations. LWF Uganda is committed to corporate social responsibility by engaging in initiatives that promote social equity and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit uganda.lutheranworld.org.
Are you looking for Legal jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Project Assistant - Legal job at Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda
Full Time
Deadline:
2 Jan 2025
Job Title
Project Assistant - Legal job at Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda
Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Project Assistant - Legal (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: LWF World Service (LWF)
Duty Station: Lamwo, Uganda
Reports to: Protection Coordinator
Under the guidance of the Protection Coordinator, the Legal Assistant will provide legal services to the persons of concern at Lamwo Refugee Settlement
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Deadline: 2nd January 2025
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How to Apply
Project Implementation
Promote and protect the International Human rights of the Refugees.
Provide legal counselling to the persons of concern and clearly state judicial systems in Uganda as per identified cases.
Collaborate with other LWF sector and implementing partners to ensure smooth implementation of legal activities and coordination of efforts.
Follow up of cases both at the community and police station, make referrals to the respective stakeholders.
Conduct trainings on National and International laws of Refugees.
Conduct Prison visits and offer legal counselling.
Work closely with the community peer group elders, children, and women Community.
Encourage protection mainstreaming and rights-based approach including gender sensitivity.
In coordination with OPM, Police and other stakeholders, liaise to conduct ADR and Community Policing.
Prepare and submit weekly /monthly /quarterly and annual end feature reports on legal issues in the settlement.
Manage and document legal data.
Project Planning
Ensure that all activities have approved work plan.
Ensure that all work plan is submitted to the Protection Coordinator in time.
Staff Management
Ensure that all community-based Structures comply with LWF code of conduct and the child protection policy.
Report issues that affect the community Base structures to Protection Coordinator.
Ensure correct documentation of complaints tools e.g. Attendance list, Distribution list, beneficiaries list and ensure proper filing of project documents.
Liaise with Finance department to manage/ control the budget.
Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Conduct regular field visits to all beneficiaries site where project activities are under taken, check on progress and verify existing caseloads needs, document challenges on deliveries and utilizations of protection inputs in line with project objectives.
Document story of change (Success stories) on a quarterly basis.
Develop project monitoring plans to ensure project activities are implemented as per the expectation.
Others
Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Supervisor.
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University Degree in Law or LLB from a recognized university.
At least 2 years relevant experience in refugee and human rights protection.
Computer proficiency
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Good verbal and communication skills.
Have good management, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills;
A committed team player with high standards of integrity and honesty;
Able to coach and develop subordinates;
Have full drive, initiative, and self-motivation;
Able to organize and work under minimum supervision
Personal Attributes
High integrity, hardworking, courteous, dependable, punctual, and tidy.
Willingness to work long hours in challenging circumstances when required.
Knowledge of one of the local languages at the settlement.
