Legal Officer Job Careers – Vision Group
Organisation: Vision Group
Project Name: Promotion of human rights and enhancing access to justice through media interventions.
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator
About US:
Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL) seeks to recruit highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following positions on a contract basis for a project. The project is focused on improving access to justice for all, through improved accountability of duty bearers; and an empowered citizenry that ably articulates their rights. The project concentrates on media activities which help the poor and vulnerable persons to access justice and create awareness on their rights. The project envisages amplifying the voices of the voiceless and responsiveness of office bearers leading to an improved community justice that respects and promotes human rights. The project will operate over a period of eighteen months.
Job Summary: The Legal Officer will provide legal analysis to the project team on all legal aspects pertaining to project activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out research and documentation for the project;
- Collect relevant background information in order to respond to legal requests;
- Draft relevant forms for the use of audio and video footage provided by the public and/or third parties.
- Conduct legal related internal policy and procedural reviews and updates.
- Provide other general legal advice as requested, such as compliance with laws, resolution of legal disputes – mediations, etc.
- Provide operational direction and leadership to establish and maintain a culture of teamwork, achievement, accountability and outcome focus.
- Foster a collaborative team spirit focused on service delivery to both internal and external clients.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law or Human Rights from a recognized institution.
- A Post Graduate Diploma in Legal practice.
- Project and financial management experience is highly desirable.
- Three years of relevant working experience in the field of justice and human rights.
- Excellent knowledge of the Ugandan and International laws.
- Ability to understand and interpret legislation, providing recommendations where necessary.
- Good knowledge of the functioning of the justice sector, access to justice, gender and human rights issues/legal sector.
- Ability to undertake research and deliver legal submissions and publications.
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding and knowledge of the project management tools.
- Proficient in Ms. Office applications, Outlook, etc.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Possess a high sense of integrity.
- Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and work long hours.
- Consultative and constructive problem solving approach.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of self-motivation.
- A good sense of judgement.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications and updated CVs to the:
Chief Human Resources Officer,
The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd.
P.O Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 29th March 2019
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