Job Description
1. Ensure efficient and effective provision of legal advice and Judgement execution to the public:
Receive and assess complaints from individuals, groups, institutions and other organizations and advise them on how to benefit Justice Services;
Carry out research on basic source of most common mischief and advice accordingly;
Execute court judgements and mediators resolutions whenever called upon;
Prepare and submit timely monthly reports on execution of all judgements in the Districts;
Sensitize local leaders in charge of judgement execution follow up and report on payment of government legal fees and charges;
Carry out field visits to Local Mediation committees and follow up on how they carry out their activities;
Implement official decisions related to the functioning of Mediation Committees at the District level.
Carry out public awareness of commonly used laws
Conduct regular meetings with target groups on used laws.
2. Ensure good functioning of Abunzi committees in the District:
Receive claims involving Mediation Committees and provide appropriate solutions and guidance to claimants;
Participate in organisation of meetings and training sessions for local leaders and Mediators;
Assess training needs of the Mediation committees, propose areas of improvement and submit it at Central level;
Prepare and submit monthly and any requested periodic reports on Abunzi activities,
3. Ensure effective and efficient provision of legal advice and public awareness of laws in the District
Distributes materials, documents and work tools to Mediation committees to facilitate Mediators in their activities
Provide legal advice and guidance to Local Mediators related to the mandate and activities of Mediation Committees;
Receive and assess complaints from individuals, groups, institutions and other organisations and advise them on how to benefit Justice Services;
4. Ensure effective and efficient follow up and report on Gender Based Violence Cases in the District:
Prepare and submit monthly and any requested periodic reports on GBV cases,
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Digital literacy skills
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Resource management skills
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– Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Knowledge on legal Aid procedure and practice
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Knowledge of gender Basic violence
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Knowledge of court processes and procedures
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Knowledge of rwanda’s community justice system
