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• Monitor and support Community Paralegals in alternative dispute
  resolution activities and legal case management.
• Together with Protection Officers support community leadership
  structures, especially the Neighbourhood watch committees in their crime
  prevention and response functions.
• Undertake regular monitoring and visits of detention and prison
  facilities
• Provide legal counseling, information and available legal options to
  refugees and other persons of concern.
• Conduct legal information sessions on human rights and key Laws
  relating to protection of refugees and other persons of concern.
• Conduct case management and follow up on legal cases with relevant
  authorities.
• Closely work with Police to provide necessary assistance to
  survivors and witnesses.
• Submit daily and weekly data, including narrative of high risk cases
  to inform appropriate actions.
• Participate in legal trainings for state and none state actors as
  directed by the Senior Legal Officer
• Support Senior Legal Officer to analyze data, highlight trends and
  legal protection needs of refugees and other persons of concern.
• Work on budgets and raise PRs to support procurement processes.
• Ensure CommCare is used efficiently
• Participate in external meetings aimed at promoting access to
  justice for refugees and legal assistance such as district coordination
  committee meetings, Zonal meetings involving UNHCR, OPM and partners.
• Work closely with the Protection Officers to ensure linkages and
  referrals are done in a safe, effective and timely manner.

• The applicant for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Legal
  Officer job must hold a University degree in Law from a recognized
  university. Diploma holders in law from a recognized institution with
  demonstrable work experience in the field of law may be considered.
• At least two years of prior professional experience in a similar
  post, preferably with an international organization, a law firm or human
  rights organization
• Understanding of human rights and issues relating to gender equality
• Strong written and verbal communication ability in English
• Ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities.
• Good understanding of Ugandan and Refugee Law;
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in regular report writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team,
  as well as independently.
• Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment

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