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• Support the Field Office Director in the overall
  project design and reporting to internal and external funding sources.
• Develop and manage project goals, budgets,
  strategies, staffing plans and evaluation metrics.
• Implement system reform strategies and
  protocols to meet established project goals.
• Oversee community education, public official training
  and cooperative reform initiatives.
• Oversee the development of media and
  community messaging and respond to media inquiries and opportunities.
• Collect and track relevant program data and
  support Field Office Program Manager in implementing program monitoring
  and evaluation plan.

• Support the National Director and FOD in
  advocacy efforts on behalf of IJM for positive change in the public
  justice system.
• Build and strengthen relationships with
  relevant power actors (government, religious, civic).
• Pursue action from government offices and
  ministries (Lands, Judiciary, DPP, Local Government).
• Coordinate meetings with relevant parties and
  power actors to advance IJM goals.

• Recruit, train, supervise and mentor staff in
  the System Reform department.
• Represent the interest of the System Reform
  Department to the IJM Uganda Leadership Team, FOD, and HQ.
• Ensure compliance with IJM’s budgetary,
  ethics and professionalism standards.

• Support IJM’s casework in its Gulu and
  Kampala offices with information and resources.
• Participate in IJM programs in
  professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.
• Assist in hosting guests, visitors, and
  volunteers.

• The applicant should hold a relevant
  university degree i.e. law, political science, public administration,
  program management, etc.  Possession
  of an advanced degree in relevant field is preferred.
• At least five years of professional experience
  in law, politics or government affairs.
• Three or more years of experience in leading
  a team in complex endeavors.
• Excellent critical thinking, legal analysis,
  and oral and written advocacy skills.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS
  Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Significant experience in government
  accountability or civic planning 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.
• Fluency in English and Luganda, with
  excellent writing and speaking in both.

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