Justice Centre Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda at the Justice Centre

Job Description


Job Title: Justice Centre Manager
Responsibilities
•    Provide overall   guidance and supervision  of regional staff
•    Supervise  legal officers
•    Develop work plans and budgets
•    Manage regional projects  and programs as well  as their budget.

Competancies
•    Knowledge of legal frameworks , human rights  frameworks , principles and standards  and issues affecting poor  and vulnerable  communities /populations .
•    An  open and result  oriented approach  to work
•    Strong strategic thought  and process  facilitation skills
•    Strong advocacy  skills

Qualifications;
Education ; Masters degree in Law,  Management , Human Rights ,and Development Studeis  or related  Field. First  Degree in Law,  Diploma  in  Legal  Practice  and an enrolled advocate  with a valid  practicing  certificate.
Work experience; 3-5
Other  Skills ;management skills ,basic financial skills .
Age;  35-45 years

How to Apply

Please send your CV, Typed cover letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you meet the competencies including 3 work references and copies of academic certificates to the address below;
The National Coordinator,
Justice Centres Uganda
P .O. Box 26365 Kampala Uganda
Or deliver at chambers F8& F6 High Court Kampala.
Deadline; 15th August 2012

Legal Officer Jobs at the Justice Centre in Uganda

Job Title:  Legal  Officer



Duties and Responsibilities

Provide  legal advise  and counseling to clients .
Provide  technical support  for the development of  an out reach and advocacy strategy  by the JC.
Oversee and supervise paralegals and  community volunteers.
Undertake  community outreach  sessions
Competences

Proven experience  in working  on legal aid issues
Proven appreciation  of human rights issues .
Experience  in coordinating  advocacy  campaigns
Ability to mobilize  communities and work  with volunteers .


Qualifications

Education ;  University Degree in  Law . Must  be an advocate  of the High  Court  with a valid  practicing  certificate .

Work experience ;  Minimum of three years  experience  in legal practice .

Other skills ;

Lobbying and advocacy skills , gender responsiveness , working with indigent  is an added  advantage .

Age; 27- 35  years in the relevant fields.


How to Apply

Please send your CV, Typed cover letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you meet the competencies including 3 work references and copies of academic certificates to the address below;

The National Coordinator,

Justice Centres Uganda

P .O. Box 26365 Kampala Uganda

Or deliver at chambers F8& F6 High Court Kampala.

Deadline; 15th August 2012

Finance and Administration Officer Jobs at Justice Centres Uganda

Job Title: Finance and Administration  Officer

Duties  &  Responsibilities
•    Opening  JC  account .
•    Prepare financial  proposals  and  budgets of the  JC.
•    Prepare  monthly , quarterly and annual   financial reports .
•    Ensure  compliance with  financial control systems  for the transparent  and effective management  of resources .
•    Ensure  implementation  of JC  operating policies  and procedures
•    Remit  applicable  tax payments including  VAT,  PAYE   and  NSSF.

Qualifications ; Degree in accounting  and  1-2 years  experience .
Age; 27 – 40 years  in the relevant fields

How to Apply

Please send your CV, Typed cover letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you meet the competencies including 3 work references and copies of academic certificates to the address below;
The National Coordinator,
Justice Centres Uganda
P .O. Box 26365 Kampala Uganda
Or deliver at chambers F8& F6 High Court Kampala
Deadline; 15th August 2012