Legal Officer , Agape Aids Control Programme (AACP)
Agape Aids Control Programme (AACP) is a Non-Governmental Organization with its Offices inShinyanga and it is undertaking different programs among others been prevention of Human Rights Violation like GBV and Child abuse. Currently AACP is looking for a Motivated Candidate to be part of its Team Players in fighting against Gender Based Violence in Shinyanga Region.
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Provide Legal Assistance to clients and to the Organization
· Where necessary representing clients to the court or any other statutory organ
· Draft Legal Documents for clients and for the organization
· Serve as technical Legal Advisor to the Programme Director and the general organization Management
· Undertaking all legal aid provision services to the clients
· Develop MOUs and other agreement papers between the Organization and clients, Consultants, Partners, Suppliers and Donors
· Take active part in the planning, implementation and reporting process, i.e develop proposals, action plans, budgets, M&E Planning, Project progress reports
· Reports to the Programme Coordinator
· Ensure compliance and adherence of the Tanzania Laws by the Organization and its Associates
· Contribute to programme monitoring, data collection, analysis and evaluation
· Conduct critical investigation on the reported and unreported cases by the clients
· Maintain and promote good image of the organization with its associates, including donors, clients, partners and Local Government Authorities
· Ensure Organization Policies are adhered and develop other guidelines whenever required.
· Conduct Field Works, community mobilization, facilitation and trainings
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Law (LLB);-Mandatory Child Protection, Women empowerment, Advocacy and Sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR) trainings will be an added advantage-Preferable
· At least 2 years post-admission experience in the same field or managing projects or programs-Preferable
· Strong computer skills (Word processing), office operations and demonstrated understanding of and experience with Tanzania development policies and procedures-Mandatory.
· Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili-Mandatory
· Excellent data collection, data analysis and evaluation skills-Preferable
Other requirements
· Team Player
· Attention to details
· Willingness to work in a flexible environment
· Ability to work under pressure with limited schedules
Application Instructions:
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit their CV (in word or PDF format) and certificates electronically addressed to The Programme Director, Agape Aids Control Programme (AACP), P.O.BOX 2189Shinyanga to the Email agapeshy07@yahoo.com and make a copy to daudjaphet@gmail.com by no later than 03rd June, 2013. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interview.
NB: Qualified Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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