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• 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
• Carryout community awareness on Land
  Rights
• 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;

• The
  ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Legal Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Law, LLB or its equivalence from a recognized institution
• Three to five years of legal practice
  experience
• Certificate in legal practice will be
  added advantage
• Familiarity of land laws and policies will
  be added advantage
• Understanding of land tenure systems with
  specific focus on Karamoja and traditional land management structures in
  Karamoja is a great asset
• Good
  team player
• Excellent communication and diplomatic skills.
• Very good analytical and information
  management skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to
  work under/manage Stress.
• Highly 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.
• Skills in maintaining professional
  internal and external relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive
  information both for the staff and the organization

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