Summary
Date Posted: 23rd January 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: RwF

JOB DETAILS:
HAGURUKA is a Non-Governmental Organization whose mission is to promote and defend woman and child’s rights using international and national legal frameworks and policies.
The headquarter is located in Kigali at KIMIRONKO with 4 Local Regional Offices in 4 Districts, such as KAYONZA, NYANZA, MUSANZE and NYAMASHEKE.
Funded by Netherland Embassy-Rwanda through RCN J&D, Haguruka is implementing a project entitled UBUTABERA BWEGEREYE UMUTURAGE (UBU).
The objective of UBU is to:
• Strength access to justice by increasing awareness of the citizens (especially women and vulnerable groups) about their rights and the functioning of the proximity justice system, and
• Strength the capacity of CSOs working in the justice sector to carry out advocacy and influence positive changes in the justice system, particularly by promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.
ln line with the above background, Haguruka would like to recruit Two (2), qualified Legal Officers. The post holder reports directly to the Project Coordinator and will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the activities of the project in the working area.
Key Responsibilities:
• Providing accurate, timely and effective legal advice to beneficiaries;
• Advising beneficiaries on their legal rights and obligations;
• Writing up legal documents like legal briefs and mediation minutes;
• Involved in out of court settlements;
• Preparing arguments to be heard in a trial;
• Conducting mobile legal clinics in communities;
• Conducting community dialogues
• Involved in advocacy before different institutions;
• Participate and Conduct campaigns at the grassroots levels;
• Referral of cases to respective institutions;
• Conducting family mediation in the case involving women or children;
• Submitting beneficiaries‘ submissions to court via IECMS system (electronic filing)
• Maintaining contact with local authorities of the project working districts
• Maintain contacts with the paralegals working in the project districts
• Produce a periodic report on the project implementation;
• Represent the organization in different meetings, seminars and/or workshops related to human rights and legal aid in the respective areas of the project coverage.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and other related fields
• At least 2 years of experience working in the legal domain,
• Demonstrated capacity in community mobilization,
• Varied experience in delivering trainings and other capacity-building initiatives on legal issues,
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people in communities,
• Excellent in reporting,
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated commitment to participatory approaches,
• Excellent written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda (French is an added value),
• Ability to use ICT to access information and prepares reports.

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their applications enclosed with a cover letter explaining why they are interested in the post and summarizing the personal attributes which make them ideally suited for the role, Curriculum Vitae, Academic documents and other certificates; and names and contact details of three reference persons including the last employer if applicable
The application should be addressed to the Legal representative of Haguruka and delivered to Haguruka’s office located at Kimironko District, KG11-AV 95 Or Via email: info@haguruka.org.rw close of business day on 25/01/2019.
Women are encouraged to apply.
N.B: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written exam and interview.
UMURERWA Ninette
National Executive Secretary