Introduction:
HRAPF is an independent, non-partisan, non-governmental organisation registered under the laws of Uganda. HRAPF is specifically interested in human rights awareness, promotion, protection, and advocacy for marginalised groups. HRAPF takes a legal approach to its work and its main strategies are: legal aid service provision; legal and policy analysis; research and documentation; and strategic litigation.
HRAPF is seeking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Community Paralegal in charge of LGBTI persons
Responsible for:
Assisting the Legal team in implementing activities and coordinating the work of community paralegals
Answerable to:
Legal Officer, Access to Justice
Qualifications:
An A level certificate and a HRAPF Community Paralegal certificate
Experience:
No working experience required. However, previous work with the LGBTI
Community is an added advantage.
Key tasks:
- Coordinate the work of community paralegals
- Interview clients
- Together with the line Legal Associate carry out research to establish facts about clients cases
- Do clerical and fieldwork including process service and delivery of letters and documents
- File clients’ documents with courts of law and update clients files as instructed by the line supervisor
Required skills:
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a team
- Lobbying, advocacy and research skills
- Good public relations skills
- Alternative Dispute Resolution skills
How to apply?
Interested candidates should submit their applications to [email protected] and copy in [email protected] and [email protected] not later than Thursday 7th July 2016. Applications can also be hand delivered at HRAPF offices on Plot 390 Prof. Apolo Nsibambi Road, Namirembe Kampala.
