LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

LWF Uganda works closely with United Nations agencies (UNHCR, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP), PRM, EU/ECHO, BFTW, etc. LWF Related and faith-based agencies and their back donors.

For additional information, please see www.lutheranworld.org/WorldService.

The LWF Uganda Program is looking for a qualified and experienced person to fill the following position

Job Title: Project Assistant - Legal

No. of Positions: One (1)

Place of Assignment: Lamwo

Reports To: Protection Coordinator

Starting date: ASAP

Duration of Contract: 1 year contract (with possibility for extension)

The closing date for applications: 1st January 2025

Job Summary:  Under the guidance of the Protection Coordinator, the Legal Assistant will provide legal services to the persons of concern at Lamwo Refugee Settlement

 Main Duties & Responsibilities

Project Implementation

Promote and protect the International Human rights of the Refugees.

Provide legal counselling to the persons of concern and clearly state judicial systems in Uganda as per identified cases.

Collaborate with other LWF sector and implementing partners to ensure smooth implementation of legal activities and coordination of efforts.

Follow up of cases both at the community and police station, make referrals to the respective stakeholders. 

Conduct trainings on National and International laws of Refugees. 

Conduct Prison visits and offer legal counselling.

Work closely with the community peer group elders, children, and women Community.

Encourage protection mainstreaming and rights-based approach including gender sensitivity. 

In coordination with OPM, Police and other stakeholders, liaise to conduct ADR and Community Policing. 

Prepare and submit weekly /monthly /quarterly and annual end feature reports on legal issues in the settlement.

Manage and document legal data.

Project Planning

Ensure that all activities have approved work plan.

Ensure that all work plan is submitted to the Protection Coordinator in time. 

Staff Management

 Ensure that all community-based Structures comply with LWF code of conduct and the child protection policy.

Report issues that affect the community Base structures to Protection Coordinator.  

Ensure correct documentation of complaints tools e.g. Attendance list, Distribution list, beneficiaries list and ensure proper filing of project documents.

Liaise with Finance department to manage/ control the budget.

 Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Conduct regular field visits to all beneficiaries site where project activities are under taken, check on progress and verify existing caseloads needs, document challenges on deliveries and utilizations of protection inputs in line with project objectives.

Document story of change (Success stories) on a quarterly basis.

Develop project monitoring plans to ensure project activities are implemented as per the expectation.

Qualifications

Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Attributes

University Degree in Law or LLB from a recognized university.

At least 2 years relevant experience in refugee and human rights protection.

Computer proficiency

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Good verbal and communication skills.

Have good management, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills;

A committed team player with high standards of integrity and honesty;

Able to coach and develop subordinates;

Have full drive, initiative, and self-motivation;

Able to organize and work under minimum supervision

Personal Attributes

High integrity, hardworking, courteous, dependable, punctual, and tidy.

Willingness to work long hours in challenging circumstances when required.

Knowledge of one of the local languages at the settlement.   

 WF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted