Fresher Project Officer – GBV Special Courts NGO Careers – ActionAid International

Organisation: ActionAid International
Duty Station:  Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator Women Protection Centres
About US:
ActionAid
is an International Development Agency in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia,
Latin America and the Caribbean. ActionAid’s mission is to work with the poor
and the excluded people in the world to eradicate poverty by overcoming the
injustices and the inequity that cause it.
Job Summary: The Project Officer – GBV Special Courts will plan,
manage, monitor and supervise the implementation of the United Nations
Programme on Gender Based Violence (UNJPGBV) project objectives in line with
donor guidelines and organization’s strategic plan [CSP] .
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Work in liaison with the Project coordinator
    WPC, undertake timely planning, implementation and reporting of the
    project activities in line with the project donor and AAU requirements.
  • Build and maintain working relationships with
    implementing partners, district and national stakeholders to promote AAIU
    image in line with the Organizational mission vision and values.
  • Facilitate GBV Courts in JP Districts to
    convene to enable GBV survivors obtain improved access to justice through
    specialized court sessions in Acholi and Teso/Lango and Karamoja regions
    to reduce on the numbers and improve on the disposal rates.
  • Ensure that GBV Survivors are provided with
    integrated GBV services including Legal, Psychosocial, medical and
    facilitated to attend court sessions together with their witnesses
  • Undertake monitoring and evaluation of
    project activities and document success stories arising in line with the
    project and ActionAid Uganda M&E framework.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate should preferably hold an
    Honours Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised University. The applicant
    should hold a Diploma in Legal practice from Law Development Centre or any
    recognised institution. Possession of a post-graduate qualification in
    project planning and management or any related field is an added advantage
  • A minimum of two years of relevant working
    experience preferably in NGO
  • Practical knowledge of court processes/
    procedures   and possession   of a valid practicing certificate is a
    must
  • Previous exposure and experience in providing
    legal advice and counselling to disadvantaged individuals (preferred)
  • Knowledge of Gender, Human rights and gender
    based violence issues is a must
  • Excellent communication (Oral and written)
    skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Legal Research and Litigation skills
  • Good planning and organizational sills
  • Problem solving and decision making skills
  • Good report writing skills
  • Good knowledge of local languages especially
    context and culture of Katakwi is an added advantage.
  • Motor cycle riding skills is a must.
How to Apply:
All
candidates are encouraged to either send their applications via E-mail or hand
deliver to Vacancies.Uganda@actionaid.org or addressed to: The Director Human
Resource/Organizational Effectiveness, ActionAid International Uganda, Plot
Number 2514/2515 Ggaba Road, Opposite Kampala International University P.O. Box
676 Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: Thursday 9th June 2016 by 5:00 Pm
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