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• Exercise managerial responsibility for the
  legal aid practices as well as providing specialist legal advice to staff,
  members, students and volunteers.
• Offer technical support, supervision and
  leadership to the Programme staff of the organization
• Responsible for planning the overall programmes
  and monitoring progress through development of annual and quarterly
  Programme work plans and budgets as well as leading process periodic
  reviews
• The incumbent will design , management ,
  monitor and review of capacity building Programmes of LASPNET
• Responsible for entrenching gender parity
  issues within LASPNET Planning and agenda , Programmes and documentation
• Responsible for collaborative linkages
  between LASPNET Members and other stakeholders for delivery of legal aid
  services to the beneficiaries
• Deliver and Supervise legal assistance
  services within generalist and specialist programs. Involvement in the
  initiation and formulation of programs and projects that meet the
  organization’s vision, mission, goals and strategic objectives.
• Provide for excellence, innovation and
  responsiveness in legal aid service provision.
• Offer support in the development of policies
  and procedures of the organization.
• Engage in problem solving as part of the
  regular evaluation of programs.
• Negotiate outcomes on behalf of the program
  as required.
• Responsible for Monitoring, Evaluation,
  Reporting and quality assurance of the Programmes
• Responsible for developing Programme
  governance controls, reporting processes and Programmes standards as well
  as managing risks and taking corrective measures

• Oversee the management of legal aid practice
  components of LASPNET activities. The management of other LASPNET
  activities (projects, research, and education) will be shared with the Executive
  Director or delegate.
• Develop and assess operational policies and
  procedures related to the legal aid practice
• Involvement in staff recruitment and
  performance management
• Oversight of staff supervision, performance
  reviews, professional development
• Develop and assess program/ outreach/
  partnership/ funding opportunities
• In charge of monitoring, coordination of
  relevant programme budgets and financial reports relating to the legal aid
  services program
• Reporting on legal service activities to the
  Executive Director as required

• Ensure quality and consistency of delivery in
  accordance with casework policies
• Prioritize strategic services and link these
  to members of LASPNET and other likeminded organization like Uganda Law
  society that subscribe to LASPNET or provide pro bono services
• Effectively communicate these services to
  LASPNET funders / stakeholders. This involves continuous liaison and
  regular meetings with the Membership, Uganda Law council, JLOS Secretariat
  and legal practitioners regarding the standard of advice and casework
  undertaken, appropriate client contact / communication, and the
  implementation of processes to capture and communicate strategic work.
• Track ongoing member’s casework that is
  strategic in nature, in either criminal, civil law or family law practice
  areas. This casework may include appearances in court, tribunals &/or
  other advocacy forums.
• Carry out advice services as required to meet
  program obligations, including supervision of 4 Officers; Advocacy and
  Lobbying Officer, Research and Knowledge Management Officer, Monitoring
  and Evaluation Officer, Coordination and Partnership Officer.
• Review and where possible, improve effective
  case and programme management systems, practices and work procedures
  amongst staff, students and volunteers.
• Be responsible for practice compliance with
  relevant members, professional and ethical standards and risk management
  practices relating to legal practice
• Oversee the orientation, training and ongoing
  management of members, students and volunteers.
• Report activities to the Executive Director
  through the regular Progress Reports.

• Monitor programmes to identify systemic
  issues and feed this information into the Service’s strategic plan and
  work plans.
• Monitor opportunities for participation or
  collaboration in policy and law reform activities.
• Work through the membership and other
  stakeholder to deliver legal education to community members and service
  providers.
• Raise the LASPNET public profile and promote
  awareness of legal rights and responsibilities, through participation in
  public forums, the media (e.g. press releases, radio interviews) and
  community presentations.
• Work in liaison with the Executive Director
  authorize LASPNET legal publications, legal submissions and other written
  material for legal accuracy.
• Network with a wide range of stakeholders to
  advance organizational objectives, including the Legal Aid Resource
  Centre, Uganda Law Society, FIDA, Justice, JALOS sector institutions,
  Academic Legal Aid stakeholders, private legal practices, Courts, and
  other relevant community agencies.
• Engage in appropriate Law Reform or Community
  Development activities as required by the legal service.

• Attend internal staff and planning meetings
• Involvement in relevant community network
• Involvement in fundraising and other events
  as required
• Attend international, national and local
  conferences as required
• Participate in professional development
  through appropriate training vi. Share general office duties as required
• Perform any other duties as reasonably
  required by the Board of Directors or Executive Director

• The applicant must hold an LLB degree and
  Post graduate Diploma in legal practice with a  master’s Degree in Social work, Law,
  Development studies , Project Management or related field
• At least ten years’ experience practice after
  enrollment as advocate of the High Court of Uganda or working in a similar
  development institution
• The applicant must be a legal Practitioner
  practicing certificate/Enrolled advocate of High Court
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated capacity
  for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in legal service provision.
• Significant experience in legal advice and
  casework in the areas of community law (law relevant to disadvantaged
  communities including criminal, family law, family violence, child
  protection, consumer complaints, credit and debt, infringements and
  summary crime).
• Broad knowledge and understanding of working
  and operating within organisational policies and procedures.
• Significant experience in maintaining best
  practice in the delivery of legal advice, information and casework
  services ensuring legal compliance.
• Appreciation of working towards the organisation’s
  long term goals and experience in program planning and development.
• Broad understanding of organisational
  structures and functions.
• Experience in supervising staff / volunteers.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a small team
  and support a cohesive team environment.
• Proven ability to work independently with
  minimal supervision.
• Outstanding oral and written communication
  skills. Word processing competency and general computer literacy,
  including familiarity with web-based video-conferencing applications.
• Willingness to undertake continuing
  professional development to achieve legal aid practice proficiency in
  relevant practice areas, including human rights, social justice
  perspectives, conflict resolutions, migration law, land disputes, alternative
  dispute resolutions, family breakdown and summary crime.
• Prior experience as a Senior lawyer or
  equivalent is desired
• Previous experience in law relating to family
  breakdown including parenting disputes, child protection and family
  violence intervention orders.
• Prior experience with community organisations
  and an understanding of the community legal / legal aid sector.
• Experience networking with a broad range of
  organisations and stakeholders.
• Experience in establishing programs /
  implementing projects / reporting.
• Previous experience in policy, law reform and
  community legal education.
• Clear Police record check (concerning
  offences of dishonesty and personal safety)

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