(x5) District MAJ Assistant at : Deadline: Dec 31, 2021

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,