IRC Peace and Justice Officer Jobs 2022 – Uganda NGO Jobs

IRC Peace and Justice Officer Jobs 2022 – Uganda NGO Jobs. IRC Uganda looking for “Peace and Justice Officer“. Applicants with a degree in Bachelor’s  degree may apply on or before Nov. 07, 2022.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.

IRC Peace and Justice Officer Jobs 2022

The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on Oct. 31, 2022 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Peace and Justice Officer to be based in Bidibidi, Uganda.

IRC Job Vacancy 2022

Major Responsibilities:

• Carry out the day-to-day implementation of the project activities ensuring that the project activities reflect donor commitments.
• Provide legal aid to the Persons of Concern and ensure that legal aid and peacebuilding data is consistently collected, analyzed and aggregated for advocacy purposes.
• Conduct Legal case management and follow up on legal cases with relevant authorities.
• Strengthen the capacities of the community-based paralegals through regular mentorship sessions.
• Submit regular data and submit weekly and monthly reports
• Ensure all interventions are fully aligned to national frameworks and systems as well as well as broader policy developments relevant to legal aid.
• Contribute and participate in the monthly zonal coordination meetings.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with JLOS actors, OPM, Local Government authorities, UN agencies, I/NGO’s, CSOs, refugee leadership and community-based paralegals.
• Maintain close collaboration with other IRC sectors such as Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) and Health
• Report on agreed assignment on time.
• Keep a weekly record of assignment undertaken.
• Any other reasonable activities determined by the Supervisor that is commensurate with the needs of the programme.
• Abide by IRC policies and procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of integrity and ethics and uphold the image of IRC.

Position in Organization:

• Requisition ID: req33454
• Job Title: Peace and Justice Officer
• Sector: Protection and rule of law
• Employment Category: Regular
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Compensation: UGX 0 – 0 Salary
• Location: Bidibidi, Uganda

Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University
• At least two years of relevant experience in access to justice and peace building.
• Strong understanding of International Human Rights and Refugee Law.
• Experience in working and coordinating with UN donors, INGO’s and other stakeholders.

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong sense of personal integrity.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good Report Writing Skills
• Attention to detail.
• Strong self-drive skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Resilience and ability to work in a hard to reach area
• Team spirit and problem-solving abilities.

How to Apply IRC Peace and Justice Officer Jobs 2022

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/33454?c=rescue

The Closing Date: Nov. 07, 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.