Call for Applications – Legal Officer/District GBV Coordinator

UWONET is searching for a Legal Officer/District GBV Coordinator, to support the GBV Prevention and response programme in Busoga Sub Region Kamuli district. Please find below and attached the details of the vacancy:

Deadline – 4th June 2024

Application and CV including three references with contact details and copies of academic and professional testimonials by email to: info@uwonet.or.ug or uwonet1@gmail.com . Addressed to:

Executive Director

Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET)

Plot 710, Block 216, Mirembe Close, Buuye Kigowa, Ntinda – Kampala, Uganda

The successful candidate should be able to start immediately.

Job Title: One (1) Legal Officer/ GBV Shelter Coordinator- Duty station – Kamuli District, Busoga subregion.

Job Summary:

The Legal Officer/District GBV Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting the Gender- Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response Programme at the Kamuli GBV Advisory Center.

The successful candidate will coordinate legal and advocacy efforts, provide legal support to GBV

survivors, and engage with community stakeholders to promote GBV prevention and response.

Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the position will perform the following functions:

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Support and Representation

1.   Provide legal advice and representation to GBV survivors.

2.   Assist survivors in navigating the legal system and accessing justice.

3.   Prepare    legal    documents,    including    affidavits,    petitions,    and    other   necessary documentation.

Coordination and Advocacy:

1.   Coordinate GBV prevention and response activities within the district.

2.   Advocate for the rights of GBV survivors at the local and national levels.

3.   Engage with local government, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of GBV laws and policies.

Capacity Building:

1.   Conduct training sessions for community leaders, law enforcement, and other stakeholders on

GBV laws and survivor support.

2.   Build the capacity of local organizations and community groups to respond to GBV.

3.   Provide support supervision to all staff at the district.

Case Management:

1.   Oversee the management of GBV cases, ensuring comprehensive support services for survivors.

2.   Maintain accurate records and documentation of all cases handled.

Monitoring and Reporting:

1.   Monitor the effectiveness of GBV prevention and response activities.

2.   Prepare and submit regular reports on program activities and outcomes to the Programme

Coordinator.

Education:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and a post graduate diploma in legal practice, and must be an enrolled advocate of High Court. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Skills and competencies

✓   Computer literacy is a must with strong knowledge of OUTLOOK, EXCEL and WORD

✓   Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of working with a communities.

✓   Strong team building skills.

✓   Experience in planning and implementing project activities.

✓   Excellent report writing and documentation skills

✓   Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and confidentiality

✓   Diplomacy and assertiveness

✓   Ability to work under minimum supervision.

✓   Experience in project management in a women’s rights NGO setting is an added

advantage.

Experience

No less than three years job experience in a related field, preferably in the Development/ NGO

sector.

Languages

Proficiency   in   English.      Knowledge   of   Luganda   and/Lusoga   is   an   added   advantage

Applications and necessary documents by email to:  info@uwonet.or.ug or uwonet1@gmail.com

Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. The successful candidate should be able to start immediately.

Any inquiries should be submitted through the email addresses listed above.