Lagal Jobs, Law Jobs Vacancies in Uganda at GIZ-UNHCR/BMZ

Job Title : Legal Officer (1)
Location : Nakivale Refugee Settlement
Job Duration : One year contract, renewable.

Terms of Reference:
1.Protection and legal assistance.
Provide legal advice to refugees and asylum seekers.
Community education relating to laws and legal obligations (in collaboration with UNHCR /OPM)
Coordinate legal and material assistance to refugees and asylum seekers in prison and police custody.

2. Unaccompanied Minors and Separated children.
Registration of UAMs and SC, and related information management.
Administer foster agreements and referral for material assistance.
Facilitate tracing and family reunification process (in collaboration with UNHCR/tracing agencies).

3.SGBV prevention and management.
Institute and promote sustainable SGBV preventive strategies (Providing periodic analysis of SGBV).
Follow up on cases reported by SGBV survivors

4. Extend technical support to UNCHR in management of legal and protection related matters in the settlement.

5. Support GIZ protection and legal service related activities in other settlements.

Essential Criteria:
Bachelor of Laws Degree (Hons) from a recognized university and a diploma in Legal Practice.
A minimum of 3 years of working experience in the same field.

Criteria to all candidates:
Should be ready to work in a refugee settlement and a multicultural environment showing respect for these various cultures.
Should be fluent in English, ability to speak / understand French, Swahili, Somali, Rwandese or other regional languages is an added advantage.
Computer proficiency is an added advantage.
Should have a strong sense for integrity, self motivation, good communication, interpersonal and reporting skills and is able to work with a team.

How to Apply
Please submit your CV with 3 relevant references, along with a cover letter and academic documents not later than
28/02/2011 5:00pm to the following adress;
The Personnel Officer
GIZ-UNHCR/BMZ Partnership Programme
Plot 26 Wampewo Avenue-Kololo
Bakwanye House, Opposite Hotel Africana (2nd floor)
P. O. BOX 6638, Kampala.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.