Legal Officer NGO Jobs – Penal Reform International
Organisation: Penal Reform International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Penal Reform believes in a fair and effective criminal justice system where offenders are held to account, sentences are proportionate, and the primary purpose of prison is rehabilitation not retribution. We want to see:
- A reduction in unnecessary imprisonment through greater use of non-custodial alternatives
- The improvement of prison conditions and the prevention of torture and ill-treatment
- Child-friendly criminal justice systems which use detention only as a last resort
- Proportionate and gender-sensitive responses to women offending
- The abolition of the death penalty and the introduction of humane alternative sanctions.
Job Summary: The Legal Officer will provide legal support to indigent defendants under the torture prevention project
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interview, counsel, mediate and provide general legal support to detainees.
- Research and make regular updates on detention conditions of suspects.
- Support the organisation of conferences or workshops.
- Contribute to memoranda, position papers, reports, briefing papers to relevant bodies on torture related issues
- Undertake advocacy at national and regional level
- Track the results indicator with respect to torture related work and submit monthly monitoring response to line manager. represented the organization at different meetings organised by PHI partners.
- Provide support wherever required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a degree in law from a reputable institution.
- Three years of experience working with an NGO on human rights related issues.
- Previous experience in organising meetings.
- Good writing and research skills.
- Strong commitment to human rights issues.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and respect strict deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to work outside Kampala
- Flexibility.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their cover letters (max1 Page) describing the reasons for applying for the particular position and relating to the content of this announcement. Curriculum Vitae detailing educational history and work experience. All applications should be sent to: africaoffice@penalreform.org
Deadline: 8th March 2019