Dear Colleagues,
We are glad to announce vacancies for the following positions:
* Project Officer (1)
* Video Advocacy Assistant (1)
* Data Analyst (1)
* SGBVP Officer (1)
* Personal Assistant (1)
* Trainee Assessment Assistant (2)
* Volunteer Lawyer - Durable Solutions (2)
* Volunteer Lawyer - Access to Justice (2)
Please find below details about each of the above mentioned position as
well as instructions on how to apply.
Deadline for submission of applications is 25th March 2011.
Please send all replies to: [log in to unmask]
Regards,
Moses A. Nsubuga
ICT Officer
Refugee Law Project
+256-414-343556
www.refugeelawproject.org
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VACANCIES
The Refugee Law Project is an outreach project of the Faculty of Law,
Makerere University. Our Mission is to empower asylum seekers, refugees,
deportees, IDPs and host communities in Uganda to enjoy their human
rights and lead dignified lives.
We are seeking;
1) Project Officer (1) to assist in development of special projects and
implementation of program activities within the Research and Advocacy
department, ensure scheduling and phasing of project activities, assist
with research, documentation of best practices and writing/editing short
articles, press releases and other materials. S/he should be able to
demonstrate field research experience as well as group facilitation
skills, and be conversant with concepts of Forced Migration,
Transitional Justice, gender, masculinities, sexual & gender based
violence and Conflict sensitivity. Proof of published works is an added
advantage. A Masters degree in a related field with three years relevant
experience is desirable
2) Video Advocacy Assistant (1) to participate in the production of
video documentaries and other products for the organization for local
and international use. S/he should possess a University degree in Mass
Communication (with a bias in broadcast journalism), Development
Studies, Social Sciences, Arts, or related field. Progressive
professional training in video production may be considered. Two years
experience in film production/video production is desirable
3) Data Analyst (1) to ensure that all data collected by RLP in the
course of its research work and service provision is of high quality and
integrity; to analyse quantitative and qualitative data; to assist in
the effective presentation of the data output, including drafting of
reports. S/he should be conversant with data analysis softwares like
SPSS, Epidata, N-Vivo etc. Good team-working skills are essential, and a
Degree in Social Sciences or Economics with three years relevant
experience is desirable. Experience working with refugees in the Great
Lakes region will be an added advantage.
4) SGBVP Officer (1) to join the existing SGBV/P team in management of
the social, medical and psychosocial issues faced by refugee clients who
are survivors of Sexual & Gender Based Violence and Persecution.
Planning, developing and implementing client care and communication
strategies through building strong partnerships. To include
identification, documentation, direct counselling and support to
individuals, households and groups, referrals, networking and training
in gender issues. S/he should have demonstrated counselling, group
facilitation, networking skills, as well as deep familiarity with issues
of sexual violence, sexual rights, stigma and discrimination. Experience
working with refugees is an added advantage, as are language skills in
any of the following: Swahili, French, Lingala, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, etc.
5) Personal Assistant (1) to work with the Director and Management Team
in managing appointments, correspondence, travel arrangements, briefings
and updates, logistics. S/he must have strong computer literacy,
demonstrated administrative experience, excellent people and networking
skills, strong attention to detail, and a strong personal commitment to
human rights and social justice. A social science degree with an
administration component will be an added advantage, as will language
skills (particularly Swahili) and a valid driving permit.
6) Assessment Officer (1) to oversee assessment of all clients to RLP to
determine clients’ needs. Ensuring clients are advised about where best
to access services sought and consequent referrals to the same. Ensure
registration of clients onto the Client Management System (CMS)
including update of clients’ electronic files, photographs, electronic
filing of documents. S/he must be a trained in Law or Social Sciences.
Language skills in French, Swahili are an added advantage.
7) Trainee Assessment Assistants (2) to carry out assessment of all
clients to RLP to determine their needs. Advising clients about where
best to access services sought and consequent referrals to the same.
Carry registration of clients onto the Client Management System (CMS)
including update of clients’ electronic files, photographs, electronic
filing of documents. This positions are open to Final year law or Social
Science students.
8) Volunteer Lawyer – Durable Solutions (2) to conduct assessment and
interviews of RSD clients, draft requests for review of cases and
appeals; and formulate recommendations for decisions in accordance with
the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and court where necessary. S/he
should be an advocate of the High court of Uganda and must be conversant
with the international, regional law and Human Rights.
9) Volunteer Lawyer – Access to Justice (2) to be involved in intake of
refugee claims, representation of refugees and asylums seekers before
the courts and other relevant agencies. S/he should be an advocate of
the High Court of Uganda.
For full job descriptions please visit
http://www.refugeelawproject.org/job_opportunities.php
Interested candidates must submit a motivation letter and curriculum
vitae electronically to: [log in to unmask] . The
position applied for MUST be indicated in the subject line of the email.
Copies of certificates should not be attached, and will be requested
from short-listed candidates only.
Attention:
The Head of Finance, Administration & Human Resources
Refugee Law Project, Faculty of Law, MUK
Plot No. 9 Perryman Gardens P. O. Box 33903, Kampala
Deadline for receipt of applications is 25th March 2011 at 5.00pm
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