Vacancy title:
Legal Officer
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Category: Legal, Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government, Lawyers & Lobbyists, Human Rights
Jobs at:
Justice Centres Uganda
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 16 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
LEGAL OFFICER
2 POSITIONS – ARUA (1) AND YUMBE (1)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited Institution.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice;
- MUST be an Enrolled Advocate of the High Court with a VALID Practicing Certificate.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 3-4 years’ relevant experience in legal practice/ Court room experience.
- At least two years’ experience in the provision of Legal Aid Services.
- Be part of a team that works for justice and equality.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Proven experience working on legal aid issues and /or legal aid organizations.
- Dedication to working for and with vulnerable groups.
- Proficiency in both Oral and written English is essential.
- A sound understanding of access to justice and work practices of JLOS institutions.
- Lobbying and advocacy skills, as well as experience in mediation.
- Proven appreciation of human rights issues.
- Ability to mobilize communities and work with volunteers.
- Proven team-building and management skills.
- Reporting Skills.
- NB. Ability to speak at least one of: Alur, Aringa & Swahili languages.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now (recruitment@justicecentres.go.ug) .
The application, CV, and academic documents should be shared as an attachment in ONE file
DEADLINE: 16 OCTOBER, 2026
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