Legal Assistant Job Vacancy at HIJRA Uganda

Job Title:       Legal Assistant
Employer: Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Location: Uganda

Duties: 
·         The incumbent will work closely with the Legal protection to ensure the protection of populations of concern is met through the application of the relevant UN/UNHCR protection standards and IASC principles
·         Ensure that protection incidents are immediately identified and addressed.
·         Ensure the people of concern have access to legal and fair hearing in court through court follow ups, prison monitoring etc.
·         Sensitize the Community and Local authorities on Refugee law and Human Rights relating to refugees and others persons of concern to UNHCR, in order to ensure that national legislation is in compliance with International Legal Standards.
·         Analytical reports of Legal protection related trends and issues are produced on a monthly and ad hoc basis
·         Keep abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on Legal protection related issues
·         Actively promote International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct
·         Assists in dealing with police concerning asylum-seekers and refugees to provide them protection to remain safely in country of asylum.
·         Provide follow up to court cases involving asylum seekers/refugees, visits judges, public prosecutors, and explains IC's refugee status. If necessary arranges for a lawyer.
·         Guides on domestic legal issues including immigration and alien laws regarding asylum seekers/refugees.
·         Provide counseling to asylum seekers/refugees on their legal problems. Explain legislation and their status in order to act accordingly.
·         Advocate for legal aid services from the different legal aid service providers and Pro bono services from legal practitioners for the purpose of disposing of refugee cases at court
·         Assists in assessing welfare and providing assistance to the refugee caseload in prisons.
·         Compiles monthly statistics of refugees in various prisons in the region.
·         Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of legal related activities within the newly established protection response framework
·         Providing capacity building to RWCs and community members.
·         Carry out any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Education:
·         The ideal candidate for the HIJRA Legal Assistant job placement must hold a degree in Law (with specialization in criminal or human rights or any other related comparable line of specialization in law)

Experience
·         A minimum of two years’ experience in the same field of development and humanitarian work and NGOs’.
·         Ability to produce high-quality legal documentation.
·         Excellent presentation and communication skills and the ability to interact with a number of different partners and contacts, including governmental authorities, UNHCR, victims and their families etc.
·         Excellent communication and mediation skills


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts of three referees including your current/most recent employer.

Application should be addressed to the:

Country Program Manager,
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA),
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda.

Email to: vacancies.ug@hijra.or.ke. The subject line should read: “Legal Assistant.”

Deadline: 27th October 2017

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Job Vacancies at Solar Now

Job Title:          Legal, Compliance and Risk Officer (LCR Officer)
Employer: SolarNow
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:  
Supports the Management Team in handling complex transactional matters and ongoing commercial contracts.
Supports the Management Team in maintaining corporate records and minute books, coordinating matters relating to board and shareholders meetings, preparing materials for such meetings, and preparing related minutes, written consents, etc.
Supports the management team with respect to periodic Govt. Of Uganda regulatory reporting.
Supports the management team in formation or dissolution of legal entities and other routine corporate legal matters.
Supports the Management Team with respect to contract drafting, coordination of approvals, signatures, and notarization of document and implementation.
Supports the management team in performing compliance audits of internal Corporate Policies and Procedures as well as relevant local and international environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulations
Supports the Management Team with processing Work Permits for international staff

Education:
The ideal candidate for the Solarnow Legal, Compliance and Risk Officer (LCR Officer) job opportunity must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Possession of a Diploma in Legal Practice

Experience
One to three years’ experience in legal practice; Registered Attorney
Possess the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality
Independent; Person of integrity; meticulous; analytical; eye for detail.


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications to the Human Resource Manager, SolarNow Uganda Services via e-mail, recruitmentug@solarnow.eu including their updated CVs (no other documents).

Deadline: 19th May 2017

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Legal Assistant Job Vacancy at UGAFODE Microfinance Limited

Job Title:         Legal Assistant
Employer: UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:  
Conduct legal due diligence and verifying the authenticity of the client’s securities.
Properly manage the custody of securities and any other relevant documents thereto by closely monitoring the movement of securities and accurately updating the security Register accordingly.
The jobholder will also process the charges and payment for the perfection and registration of securities both at head office and at the branches
Secure the interests of the Company by filing, perfecting and registering the securities and supporting documents in a timely manner ensuring no loss or misplacement of the same.
Keenly follow up the retrieval of all securities and supporting documents with the relevant offices and stakeholders such as external lawyers, Registrars, clerks, among others.
Provide support in the preparation, monitoring, and filing, following up and updating the Institution of the cases.
Assist in the preparation of case summaries, pleadings, mediation conferences, hearings, witness, and evidence among others.
Perform any other duties assigned from time to time

Education:
The ideal candidate for the UGAFODE Legal Assistant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Post Graduate Diploma in legal practice.

Experience
A minimum of two years’ experience in the legal field preferably in a financial institution.
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Highly energetic and ability to be active throughout and willingness to learn
High level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality
Excellent communication skills and high level of customer care
Willingness to work long hours with minimum supervision

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications which should include a motivation letter and an up-to-date detailed CV, certified copies of complete academic transcripts and professional certificates. Your applications should include names of three professional referees and a day-time telephone contact. Send them to:

Head of Human Resources,
UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI),
Silva Arcade, Plot 62 Bombo Road,
P.O. Box 30815, Kampala. Uganda

Email to: recruitment@ugafode.co.ug (Please indicate the position you are applying for)

Deadline: 23rd May 2017

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Jobs at Housing Finance Bank - Legal Officer

Job Title: Legal Officer - Board Administrator
Employer: Housing Finance Bank
Location: Kampala

Duties
Prepare and maintain a schedule of Board, Committee meetings and maintain a diary of meetings in line with the annual board work plan.
Prepare and submit all communications (correspondence, agenda, notices, schedules of information) for Board. Committee meetings in line with agreed timelines.
Assemble information from a variety of sources to facilitate the preparation of Board memoranda.
Keep custody of all Board papers, documents and minutes.
Implement mechanisms for preparation, maintenance of attendance registers and prepare allowances for the Board in line with the Banks policies and procedures.
Arrange for Board Appraisals/Evaluations, induction, training and development of Directors on the Business of the Bank.
Make travel arrangements, bookings and prepare itineraries and obtain travel documents for Board members.

Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB-Hons.) from a recognised University and A diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.A Chartered Secretary qualification (ICSA) is an added advantage.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Financial Institution or large commercial organisation.

How to Apply:
Interested persons who fully meet the above specifications are invited to apply to: The Head Human Resources/Housing Finance Bank/Plot 4 Wampewo Avenue/P. O. Box 1539, Kampala
Enclose a CV, copies of all academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, postal and email address of both applicant, and three competent referees to reach not later than Monday 5th December 2016 before 5:00pm. Only successful candidates will be contacted. All applicants who will not have heard from us within 5 weeks of closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. Please be advised that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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Jobs at Duma Works - Senior Associate

Job Title:      Senior Associate
Employer: Duma Works
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Responsibilities:
•         The jobholder will adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality;
•         Run client audit engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing and completing integrated and financial statement audits, and managing their to budget;
•         Supervise, train, and mentor audit associates and interns on the audit process, and assess performance of audit staff for audit engagement reviews and quarterly performance reviews;
•         Work closely with audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit engagements;
Qualifications:
•         The applicants for the Senior Associate job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field required;
•         Professional qualifications i.e. CPA, ACCA, or CIMA is highly desirable;
•         At least three to five years of progressive audit experience in a professional services firm;
•         Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills;

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter and detailed CVs via E-mail to:  apply@dumaworks.com with the subject line as “2488”, Your Full name &  Phone number e.g. 2488 Okedi Jonathan, +2567xxxxxxxx. If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through. You can also send updated CV to frida@dumaworks.com

 Deadline: 25th November 2016

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Jobs at Parliamentary Commission in Uganda

Job Title:    Protocol Officer (2 Fresher Job Vacancies)
Employer: Parliamentary Commission
Location: Kampala

Duties;
•         Appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding public office in Parliament;
•         Review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications of persons holding office in Parliament;
•         Provide a Parliamentary reporting service;
•         Provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure efficient functioning of the Parliament;
•         To cause to be prepared in each financial year, estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next financial year; and

Qualifications:
•         The applicant should preferably hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy; Law; or Social sciences, Arts with International Relations as a subject, from a recognised University/Institution
•         Excellent communication and interpersonal and diplomacy skills
•         Ability to work for long hours with minimum supervision
•         Knowledge of the operations in the travel industry
•         Demonstrated ability diplomatically to solve impasses and remain calm in stressful situations
•         Age: 21 years and above

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified Ugandans are encouraged to send updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) stating two referees; and certified copies of their academic certificates and transcripts. The applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Parliamentary Commission and posted to P.O. Box 7178 Kampala; or hand delivered to the Parliamentary Registry - Parliament Buildings, Room 112, 1st Floor, South Wing; Parliament of Uganda.

Deadline: Friday 2nd December, 2016 by 5:00pm

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