Thursday 23 August 2012

Legal Officer Job Vacancy at War Child Canada in Uganda



Job Description

Job Title:  Senior Legal Officer
Duty station ;  Gulu and Kitgum
To facilitate  expansion of our program  in 2012, we are seeking two qualified , experienced , dynamic and  highly motivated  persons to join  our growing  team in  the following  position;

Main Duties and responsibilities ;
1.To represent  SGBV  survivors and children  in courts of law
2.Recieve ,interview ,register and maintain  a proper filling  system of all cases registered
3.Give legal options  to victims  of SGBV  including children  seeking legal  redress
4.Network with local   authority and  other stakeholders  on GBV  and child protection

Required Qualification  and experience
1.    The candidate must have  a degree in law  from a recognized university
2.    A  post graduate diploma in   legal practice  from the law development center
3.    Must be an enrolled advocate  of the high court
4.    Must possess  at least two  years  working experience  in a related field

How to Apply

The application package must include ;
• Detailed CV
• Cover letter
• Coppies of certificates (both professional or vocational )
• Contact information of at least three professional referees

Interested applicants should deliver their applications package to;
War Child Canada Gulu Office or Pader,
Kitgum sub –offices to attention of
Administrative Manager
War Child Canada
P. O. Box 275, Gulu

Deadline; 4th September 2012
Starting Date; October 1st ,2012