Legal Officer NGO Jobs – Mercy Corps

Job Title:   Legal Officer
Organisation: Mercy Corps
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Mercy
Corps is a leading global relief and development agency saving and improving
lives in the world’s toughest places. In more than 40 countries, we partner
with local people to put bold ideas into action, help them overcome adversity
and build stronger communities. We help communities survive and move beyond
emergencies. When natural disasters strike, economies collapse or conflict
flares, Mercy Corps is there. Working with communities, we leverage local logic
to help people transform their lives to grow more food, earn higher incomes and
ultimately advocate for their needs. We see global challenges as an invitation
to pioneer innovative, sustainable solutions.
Job Summary: The Legal Officer’s primary responsibilities will
be categorized into: Legal awareness on land laws and policies, alternative
dispute resolution through legal aid clinics, Capacity building of land
administrative and management structures
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Provide legal advice to people on their Land
    Rights for during community outreaches and those who report to seek for
    advice in office
  • Provide information on women’s Land Rights to
    the community, through radio talk shows and during community
    sensitizations
  • Conduct community awareness on land rights
  • The incumbent will refer intricate cases to
    other Legal Aid providers and courts of Laws
  • Pass on information materials on Land
    Rights/policies/law to clients
  • Systematically maintain proper records of
    clients visits to the Office for advise and mediation
  • Write and submit reports on a routine basis,
    (weekly, monthly, quarterly reports)
  • Work closely with other relevant institutions
    and departments of government that deal with land matters in order to
    optimize protection of peoples Land Rights of the people in Karamoja
  • Perform any other function as shall be
    incidental to the above mentioned roles
  • Conduct himself/herself both professionally
    and personally in such a manner as to bring positive recognition to Mercy
    Corps and to avoid endangering the organization’s mission;
  • Perform any other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate should hold a degree in
    Law, LLB or its equivalence from a recognized institution. Possession of a
    certificate in legal practice will be added advantage
  • At least three to five years’ experience in legal
    practice
  • Familiarity of land laws and policies will be
    added advantage
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of land
    tenure systems with specific focus on Karamoja and traditional land
    management structures in Karamoja is a great asset
  • A strong team player, with good communication
    and diplomatic skills.
  • Excellent analytical and information
    management skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability
    to work under/manage Stress.
  • Flexible and creative in planning and problem
    solving.
  • Keen attention to detail, ability to follow
    procedures and meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively
    with team members.
  • Skill in maintaining professional internal
    and external relationships.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
    both for the staff and the organization
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send their
applications including a cover letter clearly stating the salary requirements,
updated CV (with three professional referees), and copies of academic
qualifications/certificates to the Human Resource Manager, Kampala Head Office
on 4th Floor Embassy Plaza, Plot 1188-1190 Ggaba Road. The E-mail applications
with cover letter should be sent to: mcjobs@ug.mercycorps.org
Deadline:  25th May 2016
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