Land Rights Desk Officer Jobs Vacancy in Uganda

Job Title: Land Rights Desk Officer (1 Position)

Reports to: Legal Officer

Duty Station: Kotido



Duties and Responsibilities

§ Offer Legal advice to people on their Land Rights

§ Provide information on women’s Land Rights to the community

§ Carry out community awareness on Land Rights

§ Refer intricate cases to other Legal Aid providers and courts of Laws

§ Pass on information materials on Land Rights/policies/law to clients

§ Systematically maintain proper records of clients visits to the Land Rights center

§ Write and submit reports on a routine basis, (monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annually)

§ Liaise with other relevant institutions and departments of the Government that deal with Land matters in order to optimize the protection of Land Rights

§ Perform any other function as shall be incidental to the above mentioned roles.



Education and Experience

A Bachelors Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences and a Diploma in Law is an added advantage obtained from a reputable university with a minimum of 2 years of hands on experience in the field of Human Rights Promotion and Community Development. Knowledge of N’gakaramojong is desirable. A successful candidate should also possess proven knowledge in conflict resolution and transformation, Human Rights and Family Law.

Applications:
Interested persons, who fully meet the above specifi cations should submit in their applications together with a Curriculum vitae, copies of their academic transcripts and testimonials by August 19, 2011 by 4:00PM Prompt to the address below:


The Executive Director
Uganda Land Alliance
Plot 29; Plot 1521 Mawanda Road, Kamokya,
P. O.BOX 26990 Kampala-Uganda
Email: ula@ulaug.org
Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted