Legal Officer

at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted September 18, 2023
Category Legal
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Deadline for receiving applications is September 26th,2023

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree of Law
At least two (2) years of prior professional experience in a similar post, preferably with an international Organization.
Belief in human rights including gender equality.
Strong communication skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities.
Good understanding of International Human Rights and Refugee Law;
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word.
Experience in regular report writing.
Strong communication skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities.
Good understanding of International Human Rights and Refugee Law;
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word.
Experience in regular report writing.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.
Good standard of spoken and written English language skills desirable

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.
Good standard of spoken and written English language skills desirable