EUR 10.000 - 30.000
LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation.
We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries.
We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.
A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations.
We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas.
Our work is people-centered and community-based.
Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.
LWF Uganda works closely with United Nations agencies (UNHCR, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP), PRM, EU/ECHO, BFTW, etc.
LWF Related and faith-based agencies and their back donors.
No.
of Positions: One (1)
Place of Assignment: Lamwo
Reports To: Protection Coordinator
Duration of Contract: 1 year contract (with possibility for extension)
The closing date for applications: 1st January 2025
Job Summary: Under the guidance of the Protection Coordinator, the Legal Assistant will provide legal services to the persons of concern at Lamwo Refugee Settlement.
Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesProject Implementation:Promote and protect the International Human rights of the Refugees.Provide legal counselling to the persons of concern and clearly state judicial systems in Uganda as per identified cases.Collaborate with other LWF sectors and implementing partners to ensure smooth implementation of legal activities and coordination of efforts.Follow up on cases both at the community and police station, making referrals to the respective stakeholders.Conduct training on National and International laws of Refugees.Conduct Prison visits and offer legal counselling.Work closely with the community peer group elders, children, and women Community.Encourage protection mainstreaming and rights-based approach including gender sensitivity.In coordination with OPM, Police, and other stakeholders, liaise to conduct ADR and Community Policing.Prepare and submit weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual end feature reports on legal issues in the settlement.Manage and document legal data.Project Planning:Ensure that all activities have an approved work plan.Ensure that all work plans are submitted to the Protection Coordinator in time.Staff Management:Ensure that all community-based structures comply with LWF code of conduct and the child protection policy.Report issues that affect the community-based structures to the Protection Coordinator.Ensure correct documentation of complaints tools e.g.
Attendance list, Distribution list, beneficiaries list, and ensure proper filing of project documents.Liaise with the Finance department to manage/control the budget.Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:Conduct regular field visits to all beneficiaries' sites where project activities are undertaken, check on progress and verify existing caseloads needs, document challenges on deliveries and utilizations of protection inputs in line with project objectives.Document stories of change (Success stories) on a quarterly basis.Develop project monitoring plans to ensure project activities are implemented as per the expectation.Qualifications:University Degree in Law or LLB from a recognized university.At least 2 years relevant experience in refugee and human rights protection.Computer proficiency.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Good verbal and communication skills.Good management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.A committed team player with high standards of integrity and honesty.Able to coach and develop subordinates.Full drive, initiative, and self-motivation.Able to organize and work under minimum supervision.Personal Attributes:High integrity, hardworking, courteous, dependable, punctual, and tidy.Willingness to work long hours in challenging circumstances when required.Knowledge of one of the local languages at the settlement.WF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race, or religious affiliation.
LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization's commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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