Legal Officer US Non-profit Jobs – American Refugee Committee (ARC) International
Organization: American Refugee Committee (ARC) International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager
About US:
The American Refugee Committee (ARC) International is an International nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that provides humanitarian assistance and training to millions of beneficiaries around the world.
Job Summary: The Legal Officer will be responsible for monitoring the general security situation and follow up on the structures entrusted with security watch in the settlement; monitoring community structures in handling cases within their jurisdiction; accompanying persons of concern / witnesses to courts of judicature as needed; periodically visit detention centers and monitor the welfare of the detained; providing legal counseling to persons of concern; cooperating with the police and other implementing partners in monitoring crime and providing periodical reports regarding the same.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the American Refugee Committee (ARC) Legal Officer job must hold a university degree in Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Hold a Post graduate Diploma in Law
- A minimum of three years’ experience working with IDPs, Asylum seekers, refugees and stateless persons on legal matters.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive interviews and provide accurate legal related assessments.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
- Must be able to ride with a valid license.
How to Apply:
All qualified and interested candidates should send a one-page cover letter, updated CV (maximum four pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer/supervisor – via email to UGjobs@arcrelief.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line.
NB: Only applications received through the stated email address will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 21stMarch 2019
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