Job Title: Legal Officer (6 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 Officer will lead implementation of project activities within the assigned district, ensuring access to justice through legal representation, alternative dispute resolution, partnerships, and community engagement using a gender-responsive approach.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide legal aid services, including litigation, ADR, follow-up, and referrals.
- Identify and respond to client support needs using a gender lens.
- Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships within districts.
- Negotiate, draft, and review contracts and agreements.
- Monitor project interventions and maintain accurate records.
- Prepare periodic technical and activity reports.
- Support advocacy initiatives aligned to FIDA-Uganda’s mandate.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LDC).
- Enrolled Advocate with a valid Practicing Certificate.
- Diploma in Project Planning & Management (added advantage).
- Minimum 1 year experience in civil society or legal practice.
- Strong mediation, negotiation, arbitration, and advocacy skills.
- Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
How to Apply:
Submit application, CV, and credentials to:
Email: hr@fidauganda.or.ug OR deliver physically to FIDA-Uganda Secretariat.
Inquiries: +256 760 861901
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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: 12