Closing: Jul 6, 2024
Closing todayPublished: Jun 18, 2024 (19 days ago)
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Requirements
Experience
Required: A Degree in Law, successful completion of the LDC and a current Practicing Certificate;
Required: Five years of practice as an attorney in an active civil or criminal litigation practice;
Preferred: Experience in conducting casework similar to that of Redeem’s;
Preferred: Experience as a DPP Prosecutor or State Attorney; and
Preferred: Experience working with JLOS actors.
Skills
Required: Fluency in English, Runyoro and Runyakitara with excellent written and oral communication in
all;
Required: Computer literacy with strong capacity in word processing, email and other systems;
Required: Legal research, legal analysis, legal writing and legal advocacy skills;
Preferred: Mastery of criminal, estate and/or land law and procedure in Uganda;
Preferred: Understanding of Google business suite and digital project management tools; and
Preferred: Public speaking and or teaching skills.
Attributes:
Required: Mature Christian faith;
Required: High degree of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness;
Required: Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and ability to work on a multidisciplinary team;
Required: Excellent independent professional judgment and ethical decision-making;
Required: Innovative and creative problem-solving in the face of complex nuanced issues;
Required: Persistence and tenacity in the face of difficult problems or challenges;
Required: Commitment to meet deadlines and achieve results in a fast-paced environment; and
Required: Love-motivated service orientation toward colleagues, partners, and adversaries.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Experience
Required: A Degree in Law, successful completion of the LDC and a current Practicing Certificate;
Required: Five years of practice as an attorney in an active civil or criminal litigation practice;
Preferred: Experience in conducting casework similar to that of Redeem’s;
Preferred: Experience as a DPP Prosecutor or State Attorney; and
Preferred: Experience working with JLOS actors.
Skills
Required: Fluency in English, Runyoro and Runyakitara with excellent written and oral communication in
all;
Required: Computer literacy with strong capacity in word processing, email and other systems;
Required: Legal research, legal analysis, legal writing and legal advocacy skills;
Preferred: Mastery of criminal, estate and/or land law and procedure in Uganda;
Preferred: Understanding of Google business suite and digital project management tools; and
Preferred: Public speaking and or teaching skills.
Attributes:
Required: Mature Christian faith;
Required: High degree of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness;
Required: Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and ability to work on a multidisciplinary team;
Required: Excellent independent professional judgment and ethical decision-making;
Required: Innovative and creative problem-solving in the face of complex nuanced issues;
Required: Persistence and tenacity in the face of difficult problems or challenges;
Required: Commitment to meet deadlines and achieve results in a fast-paced environment; and
Required: Love-motivated service orientation toward colleagues, partners, and adversaries.
Casework
● Partnering with other members of the casework team in developing Redeem’s intervention strategy;
● Identifying and advising potential clients through initial interviews and Redeem’s screening process;
● Advising investigators from Redeem and the Uganda Police Force in the collection of evidence;
● Collaborating with social workers to ensure that all proceedings are appropriately trauma-informed;
● Reviewing and analyzing investigative reports, witness statements and physical evidence;
● Presenting cases for prosecution to representatives of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (“DPP”);
● Conducting legal research and analysis and drafting legal, submissions, briefs and correspondence;
● Advising and supporting State Attorneys in their prosecution of cases involving Redeem clients; and
● Appearing in Court in civil matters and to privately prosecute criminal matters as appropriate; and
● Participation in estate administration, boundary demarcation and land documentation proceedings.
Capacity Building
● Developing strong working relationships with the DPP’s Prosecutors and State Attorneys;
● Identifying lessons learned and opportunities for improvement from Redeem’s casework;
● Participating in local stakeholder coordination meetings or in other similar JLOS coordinating bodies;
● Providing direct casework support to DPP Prosecutors and State Attorneys in Redeem cases;
● Mentoring and advising DPP Prosecutors and State Attorneys in cases related to Redeem’s work;
● Developing and facilitating trainings and equipping projects that will improve DPP performance;
● Contributing to the team’s efforts to build capacities in all relevant JLOS actors;
● Participating in community outreach, engagement and education programs; and
● Advocating on behalf of Redeem and the DPP with JLOS and other relevant governing bodies.
Miscellaneous
● Communicating with donors, supporters, media and other outside parties about Redeem’s work;
● Contributing to the review and design of organizational systems, guidelines and policies;
● Participating in Redeem’s professional development and spiritual formation activities;
● Supporting other teams within Redeem in the achievement of their objectives; and
● Completing other duties as assigned.
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