Uganda: Legal Volunteer - Refugee Law Project
The Refugee Law Project, Faculty of Law, Makerere University is announcing the vacancy of Legal volunteer in its Legal Aid and Counselling Department.
The Refugee Law Project, Faculty of Law, Makerere University is announcing the vacancy of Legal volunteer in its Legal Aid and Counselling Department.
Description
The Legal Volunteer will work within the Legal Aid Department under the supervision of the Head of Legal Aid and Counselling with the following duties:
• Opening files and taking testimonies for clients.
• Conduct legal research on various issues.
• Participate in field visits to the various settlements within the country.
• Support legal officers in working on clients’ cases.
• Participate in work on special projects.
• Follow up clients’ cases with the Police, UNHCR, OPM e.t.c.
Qualifications
• A Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognised university
• Must demonstrate strong commitment to human rights issues
• Knowledge of French or Swahili
• Good Computer & interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure
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.