Job Description
1. Ensure coordination and supervision of MAJ activities and Abunzi committees in the District:
Participate and involve in relevant justice sector forum, act as a focal point on behalf of Ministry of Justice
Collaborate with local authorities and other stakeholders at District and Sector level to ensure the effective functioning of Mediation Committees;
Make regular assessments and produce regular statistical reports on GBV and children rights violations and propose appropriate interventions to deal with identified problems;
Collaborate with local government and non-government partners;
Organize sensitization sessions for the population in collaboration with district administration;
Prepare and submit monthly and any requested periodic reports on complaints and general legal advisory services provided.
Coordinate the execution of judgement execution of indigent people in the district.
2. Ensure public awareness of laws at District level:
Carry out public awareness of commonly used laws
Conduct regular meetings with target groups on used laws.
3. Ensure effective and efficient representation of vulnerable people before courts
Prepare court submissions
Represent effectively and efficiently vulnerable people in courts
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law
2 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legal Practice
2 Years 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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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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Digital literacy skills
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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
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Having experience in legal advice, legal teaching or legal profession