Uganda: Legal Officer - Refugee Law Project

The Refugee Law Project, Faculty of Law, Makerere University is announcing the vacancy of Legal officer in its Legal Aid and Counselling Department.

Description
The Legal Officer will work within the Legal Aid Department under the supervision of the Head of Legal Aid and Counselling with the following duties:
• Provide legal advice to refugees and asylum seekers on matters concerning refugee protection
• Provide legal representation to refugees and asylum seekers before various organisations working with refugees and in courts of law.
• Write reports that include statistical analysis of pattern of problems received by the department.
• Participate in field visits to the various refugee settlements in the Country.
• Be in charge of one of the special projects within the department.
• Identify issues that require field research.
• Facilitate trainings in Refugee Law and Human Rights.
• Any other duties that may be assigned to him/her.

Qualifications
• A Bachelor of Laws Degree and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law
Development Centre
• Must be an enrolled advocate of the High court of Uganda.
• At least 2 years experience in the human rights field or an LLM focusing on Human Rights or Refugee Law
• Knowledge of French and/or Swahili is highly desirable
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Good computer skills and excellent interpersonal skills

Applicants must submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic documents to:
The Finance & Administration Manager,
The Refugee Law Project, Faculty of Law, MUK
Plot No. 9 Perryman Gardens (Opp. Old Kampala Primary School) Old Kampala P. O. Box 33903, Kampala Email applications should be sent to [email][email protected] Deadline for receipt of applications is 12.00 Noon EAT 23rd January 2009.