Attorney (Hoima)

Job Description

Redeem is looking for a highly skilled and responsible Attorney (Hoima) who will reflect these values while representing individual victims of violence in the criminal, civil and administrative justice systems and enhancing the capacities of our law enforcement partners from JLOS. Specific attributes include:

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.

The Attorney will report to the Program Manager and will be based in Hoima, working primarily in Bunyoro sub-region with occasional travel throughout Uganda.

Interested applicants should upload a cover letter and resume by clicking APPLY NOW before 26th February 2025.