Penal Reform International - Project Officer Jobs in Uganda

Penal Reform International - Project Officer Jobs in Uganda



Africa Programme Manager: To create awareness and accountability for human rights violations in the country, develop a toll for sustained human rights observance thereby creating a basis for reform.

Reporting to task holder: Legal assistant, Research associate, Volunteers and interns


Responsibilities


  • Ensure systematic and timely monitoring and documentation of human rights violations in line with international and regional standards.
  • Conducting fact-finding missions to target regions.
  • Advocacy at national regional and international level.
  • Writing and publicizing reports, briefing papers, letters, press releases, and submissions to national, regional and international bodies based on the findings.
  • Developing a lobbying and advocacy plan for effective and timely engagement with government officials, inter-governmental agencies, and the press on key human rights violations and key findings.
  • Develop a dissemination strategy.
  • Monitoring legislative and/or policy developments related to detainees' rights.
  • Establish linkages with relevant governmental agencies and civil society organisations for effective implementation of the project.
  • Ensure strategic and ample visibility of interventions.
  • Manage Performance - coordinate and monitor the work of the project team as well as setting performance indicators.
  • Prepare annual and quarterly project progress reports to the highest
    standard and ensure that they are submitted in a timely fashion.
  • Represent the organisation at different meetings organised by
    PRI partners as may be assigned.
  • Ensure proper use and care of all assets belonging to the organisation.
  • Establish linkages with other projects of the organisation
  • Supervise and mentor the project team.
  • Any other duties assigned.


    Requirements


  • A master's degree in international human rights Law or related field. A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 5 years working experience in human rights work at senior level.


    How to Apply


    Persons interested in the positions are invited to submit:
  • Cover letter (Max 1 Page) describing the reasons for applying for the particular position and relating to the content of this announcement.
  • Curriculum Vitae detailing educational history and work experience.
    All applications should be sent to afrIcantficeOpenalreformorg
  • Deadline for the application: FM March 2019 by 5:00pm Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interviews


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