Job Title: Legal Associate (8 Positions)
Organisation: FIDA Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Other locations: Lamwo, Kapchorwa, Iganga, Lira, Kotido
About Organisation:
Uganda Association of women Lawyers (FIDA-Uganda) is a membership-based feminist organization established in 1974 to promote and defend human rights with emphasis on women and children as beneficiaries across the country. FIDA-Uganda’s mission is to advance gender equality through the promotion of women’s and children’s rights and its priority areas include; to promote justice frameworks that are gender responsive; to enhance social justice economic empowerment and inclusion for women; to promote gender justice through strategic partnerships and to enhance the capacity of FIDA-Uganda as a center for legal excellence for women lawyers. It also advocates for policies and practices at the national, regional, and international levels that more effectively protect the rights of women. FIDA-Uganda operates nationwide with a Secretariat in Kampala and other satellite districts across the country.
Job Summary: The Legal Associate will support the implementation of legal aid and advocacy interventions by assisting Legal Officers in case management, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support monitoring and documentation of legal interventions.
- Assist in preparing activity and periodic reports.
- Identify emerging advocacy issues within communities.
- Support the development of partnerships with government and civil society actors.
- Engage district stakeholders to advance gender justice.
- Support coordination of project activities and outreach initiatives.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (completed or in progress).
- Skills in mediation, negotiation, and arbitration.
- Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with government, COs, and community actors.
How to Apply:
Submit application, CV, and credentials to:
Email: hr@fidauganda.or.ug OR deliver physically to FIDA-Uganda Secretariat.
Deadline: 8th May 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience