Duty Description
About US:
War Child Canada is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO), with the vision of “a world where no child knows war". War Child Canada works with war affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to education, opportunities and justice with cross cutting themes of child protection and gender. War Child Canada also takes an active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities and the shared responsibility to act.
The War Child Canada Legal Aid clinic is a one stop-stop shop with a broad range of legal aid services to refugees and vulnerable people within host communities, identified through a means and merits test. Some of the services offered include; legal representation, alternative dispute resolution, and legal awareness.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the War Child Canada (WCH) Legal Officer job opportunity should hold a University degree in Law.
- At least two years relevant experience in Legal Aid Service provision.
- Possess good lobbying and advocacy skills.
- Excellent communication skills both in written and spoken English, including report writing.
- Alternative dispute resolution skills
- Ability to mobilize communities and work with volunteer
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proven training and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrable computer knowledge and applications
- Strong team work with the ability to interact proactively and collaboratively with WCC and partners staff at all levels of the organization.
- Willingness to work in remote area.
- Previous experience working at a global organization, charity or law firm is an asset
- Experience of developing and using information systems and running a range of reports.
- Able to travel, at times at short notice, and spend time away from wort base and home.
- Strong appreciation of human rights and understanding of gender issues
- Affinity with War Child Canada’s mandate.
- Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
- Creative, energetic, adaptable and flexible.
- Stress-resilient to be able to cope with deadlines and complex problems.
NB: Please ensure your application envelop has the subject heading of “Application for Legal Officer, WCC Uganda.” Applications sent in any other form, including fax, e-mail, etc. will not be considered.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants are invited send hard copies of their curriculum vitae and an accompanying cover letter in a sealed envelope to:
Human Resources Manager,
War Child Canada (WCC),
Block 244, Rot 1006, Muyenga, Kampala. Uganda