Job
Title: Volunteer Attorney (System
Reform)
Title: Volunteer Attorney (System
Reform)
Organization: International
Justice Mission (IJM)
Justice Mission (IJM)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Director
of Training & Community Relations
of Training & Community Relations
About Us:
The International
Justice Mission is a global organization that protects the poor from violence
throughout the developing world. International Justice Mission partners with
local authorities to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice,
restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems. The International
Justice Mission (IJM) Uganda is working to eliminate property grabbing in
Uganda by bringing rescue and restoration to individual victims, accountability
to their perpetrators, and transformation to the public justice system as a
whole.
Justice Mission is a global organization that protects the poor from violence
throughout the developing world. International Justice Mission partners with
local authorities to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice,
restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems. The International
Justice Mission (IJM) Uganda is working to eliminate property grabbing in
Uganda by bringing rescue and restoration to individual victims, accountability
to their perpetrators, and transformation to the public justice system as a
whole.
Job Summary:
The Volunteer Attorney (System Reform) will participate in trainings for
community and public justice system leaders, as well as provide logistical
support necessary for trainings and other events designed to end GBV.
The Volunteer Attorney (System Reform) will participate in trainings for
community and public justice system leaders, as well as provide logistical
support necessary for trainings and other events designed to end GBV.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the development and
implementation of IJM’s training and sensitization efforts with community
members, Mukono Police, and District estate administration officials; - Assist with the coordination of
logistics for public Justice System trainings; - Support Training Team in conducting
trainings for Police Officers, LC Leaders, State Attorneys, Magistrates,
Civil Servants, church and community leaders, and members of the general
public; - Coordinate meetings with relevant
parties, attorneys and power actors; - Assist in hosting guests, visitors and
volunteers; and - Other duties and responsibilities as
assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for International Justice
Mission (IJM) Volunteer Attorney (System Reform) job placement must hold a
Degree in law. - A minimum of two years of experience as
a paralegal, legal assistant, public speaker, or teacher; - Excellent critical thinking, analysis,
and oral and written communication skills; - At least four years of experience as a
professional driver, mobilizer or teacher; - Valid driver’s license and experience
driving manual vehicle’s on rough terrain; - Knowledge of the geography and roads of
Kampala, Mukono and surrounding areas; - Fluency in English and Luganda, with
excellent writing and speaking in both; and - Computer literate with proficiency in MS
Word, Outlook and Excel. - Mature Christian faith as defined by the
Apostles’ Creed; - Passionate commitment to IJM’s mission
and values; - Professional in demeanor, appearance,
writing and oral communication; - Works well under stress with a sustained
positive attitude; - Exceptionally high level of honesty and
integrity; - Intelligent, organized, creative and
proactive problem solver; - Attention to detail, organized and
disciplined with priorities; - Ability to cooperate effectively in a
multi-cultural environment; and - This position requires a commitment to,
understanding of and compliance with IJM’s Mission, core values, and all
IJM-related policies.
How to Apply:
All applicants are
encouraged to send their applications, updated CVs and Statement of Faith via
E-mail (preferred method) to: [email protected]
encouraged to send their applications, updated CVs and Statement of Faith via
E-mail (preferred method) to: [email protected]
OR by mail:
International
Justice Mission
Justice Mission
Attn: Human
Resources
Resources
P.O. Box 502 Ntinda,
Kampala, UGANDA
Kampala, UGANDA
By Hand:
International
Justice Mission
Justice Mission
Attn: Human
Resources
Resources
Plot 15 Suuna Road,
Ntinda
Ntinda
Kampala, Uganda
NB: A
statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as
relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated
into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include,
at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.)
and your current fellowship or place of worship.
statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as
relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated
into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include,
at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.)
and your current fellowship or place of worship.
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