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• Provide support in the development and
  implementation of IJM’s training and sensitization efforts with community
  members, Mukono Police, and District estate administration officials.
• Support the Director of Training and
  Community Relations to conduct research and develop curricula and
  sensitization materials for public justice system trainings.
• Assist with the coordination of logistics
  for public justice system trainings.
• Carry out trainings for Police Officers,
  LC Leaders, State Attorneys, Magistrates, Civil Servants, church and
  community leaders, and members of the general public.

• Coordinate meetings with public justice
  officials, local leaders, and power actors.
• Educate audiences on the causes, costs,
  and consequences of property grabbing.
• Represent IJM in public speaking
  engagements, meetings, and publicity events.
• Support IJM in advocacy efforts for
  positive change in the public justice system, in particular engaging with
  national networks and implementation organizations.

• Support the Director of Training and
  Community Relations [NA1] in representing the department and SR program
  during program review meetings.
• Serve on the IJM Kampala Advocacy team.

• Assist the Field Office Program Manager by
  coordinating Monitoring and Evaluation efforts on behalf of the Training
  Team.
• Support the IJM SR Department in designing
  reforms to the public justice system.
• Support IJM Casework Team in evaluating
  and developing intervention strategies for IJM cases.
• Assist in hosting guests, visitors, and
  volunteers.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Actively participate in IJM programs in
  professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.

• The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in law and completion of LDC program.
• At least four years’ experiences as
  attorney, paralegal or legal assistant.
• A minimum of two years of experience as a
  public speaker, teacher, or similar duties.
• Excellent critical thinking, legal analysis,
  and oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Luganda, with
  excellent writing and oration in both.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS
  Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Practicing Certificate and Driver’s
  License preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to cooperate effectively in a
  multi-cultural environment.

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