About this job
The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) Uganda Chapter is a national child focused organization working to protect and promote the rights of children in Uganda
A HP PC AN-Uganda seeks to recruit competent dynamic and creative individuals to join her team of passionate child advocacy professionals in the following positions:
2. POSITION DESCRIPTION : LEGAL ASSISTANT, KITGUM FIELD
OFFICE
Reports to: Programme Officer, Kit gum Field Office Duty Station: Kitgum District
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Receiving and handling cases of child rights violations through the provision of legal guidance, legal follow up and representation within the justice system
• Ensuring appropriate and effective referral of abused children for other support services as may be required.
• Undertaking community education and awareness activities on child rights issues.
• Build the capacity of ditty bearers in the provision of legal services for abused children.
• Engaging with key actors and duty bearers at community arid district level in order to ensure an effective and child friendly support system for abused children.
• Participating in the development and implementation of programmes and other practical measurements for the protection of children from abuse, neglect and exploitation through community mobilization, awareness and education on the rights of children at district and community level as well as follow up and provision of services to abused children.
A HP PC AN-Uganda seeks to recruit competent dynamic and creative individuals to join her team of passionate child advocacy professionals in the following positions:
2. POSITION DESCRIPTION : LEGAL ASSISTANT, KITGUM FIELD
OFFICE
Reports to: Programme Officer, Kit gum Field Office Duty Station: Kitgum District
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Receiving and handling cases of child rights violations through the provision of legal guidance, legal follow up and representation within the justice system
• Ensuring appropriate and effective referral of abused children for other support services as may be required.
• Undertaking community education and awareness activities on child rights issues.
• Build the capacity of ditty bearers in the provision of legal services for abused children.
• Engaging with key actors and duty bearers at community arid district level in order to ensure an effective and child friendly support system for abused children.
• Participating in the development and implementation of programmes and other practical measurements for the protection of children from abuse, neglect and exploitation through community mobilization, awareness and education on the rights of children at district and community level as well as follow up and provision of services to abused children.
Job requirement
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognized institution with a practicing certificate that is admissible in the High Court of Uganda.
• At least one year's experience in the provision of Legal Aid services either as a volunteer or regular staff in a professional setting.
• A sound understanding of the legal, policy and institutional framework for the protection of children's rights in Uganda is a must.
• Psycho-social competencies are advantageous '
• Willing and able to work well at a community level in a rural environment.
• Ability to function well as part of a muliti-disciplinary team
• Dynamic, hard working, result oriented and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be fluent in Acholi/Langi
• Age range of 23 - 35 years. Ladies are particularly encouraged to apply
• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognized institution with a practicing certificate that is admissible in the High Court of Uganda.
• At least one year's experience in the provision of Legal Aid services either as a volunteer or regular staff in a professional setting.
• A sound understanding of the legal, policy and institutional framework for the protection of children's rights in Uganda is a must.
• Psycho-social competencies are advantageous '
• Willing and able to work well at a community level in a rural environment.
• Ability to function well as part of a muliti-disciplinary team
• Dynamic, hard working, result oriented and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be fluent in Acholi/Langi
• Age range of 23 - 35 years. Ladies are particularly encouraged to apply
How to apply
HOW TO APPLY
For more information about the job descriptions for the above position, please visit our website www.anppcanug.org/vacancies.
Interested candidates shall fill in and submit the Vacancy Application Form which is available on the website to email address recruitment@anppcanug.org
Closing date: 23th May. 2011 at 5.00p.m. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information about the job descriptions for the above position, please visit our website www.anppcanug.org/vacancies.
Interested candidates shall fill in and submit the Vacancy Application Form which is available on the website to email address recruitment@anppcanug.org
Closing date: 23th May. 2011 at 5.00p.m. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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