Programme Officer PRO BONO Job at Uganda Law Society

Job Title: Programme Officer PRO BONO

The programme Officer will be under the direct supervision of the Manager Pro Bono and overall supervision of the head Legal Aid and Pro Bono Services. He/ She is responsible for assisting the manager Pro Bono in coordinating and implementing the Pro Bono scheme.

Job Description:

• Receiving and interviewing Pro Bono clients,
• Preparing and submitting monthly progress and activity reports to the Manager Pro Bono
• Regularly maintaining an updated database of allocated cases and their status
• Regularly maintaining an updated database of advocates enrolled into the scheme
• Conducting research and preparing briefs and opinions for the manager Pro Bono
• representing Pro Bono clients in courts of law and any other forum when need be.

Person Specifications:

• LLB and post graduate diploma in Legal practice
• Must be enrolled with at least two years of working experience of active practice and qualified to appear before the high court.
• Knowledge of luganda will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Computer literacy
• Skills in ADR and Advocacy
• Training and Skills transfer ability
• An open and result oriented approach to work
• Leadership, management and team building skills
• Good interpersonal Skills
• Good report writing Skills
• integrity, confidentiality and the ability to accomplish tasks promptly under minimum supervision

How to Apply:
Applications accompanied by a detailed CV, testimonials and two referees should be submitted not later than 19th September 2011 and addressed to:

The Executive Director
Uganda Law Society/ Legal Aid Project
Plot 5A ACACIA Avenue
P.O. Box 426, Kampala