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ACCOUNTS AND ADMINISTRATION OFFtCER
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INFORMATION. COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATtON
OFFICER
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RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY OFFICER
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Organisation:
The Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET)
Location: Kampala
The Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET) is a
Non•Governmental Organisation established in Uganda to harness, strengthen, and
sustain synergies across the country among Legal Aid Service Providers (LASPs)
in complementing Government of Uganda's efforts for enhancing access to
justice. The Democratic Governance Facility (DGF) has given support to LASPNET
towards implementation of project activities across the Justice, Law, and Order
Sector with focus on improving coordination structures, monitoring and
evaluation frameworks, policy reform approaches, capacity building initiatives,
and various strategic mechanisms for taking a more proactive role in setting
legal aid agenda. Therefore LASPNET wishes to recruit qualified persons in the
following positions at the Secretariat to support its membership:
Job Title:
RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY OFFICER
Purpose: To
improve the evidence based actions with rnernbers and stakeholders.
Reports to: Prograrnme Manager
Duties and
Responsibilities
To
identify advocacy issues and implement advocacy plan and strategies
To
establish and maintain network linkages and partnerships with intemal and
external stakeholders
To
take a lead role in the legislative lobbying function
To
take a lead role in media and public-relations activities to contribute to
raising the profile of LASPNET
To
conduct researches on identified critical issues for LASPNET
To
plan and implement project activities related to research activities and the
research agenda
To
work closely with the Information, Docurnentation and Communication
Officer
To
prepare periodic research project reports
To
assist in preparation of proposals for funding from donor organisations
To
contribute inforrnation and writings to LASPNET's publications
To
perform any other related tasks as may
be assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Bachelors Degree in
Sociology/Social Work, Law, Developrnent Studies, Economics, Project Management
Studies, or Mass Cornmunication.
At least 4 years work in a related field within the local or
intemational NGO sector.
Knowledge of the Justice, Law and Order Sector including
published work on Access to Justice.
Job Title:
INFORMATION. COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATtON OFFICER
Purpose: To
ensure up-to-date Information through
documentation and dissemination.
Reports to:
Programme Manager
Duties and
Responsibilities
To
develop a documentation system and controls, that provide the necessary
feedback and amplify the voice on key issues
To
develop a communication strategy and guidelines for LASPNET
To
write and produce quality communication materials in order to maintain an
effective national presence for LASPNET
To
undertake the quality assurance responsibility In all communication and
documentation processes
To
liaise with the website host and IT support providers for the Secretanat
To
develop and maintain good linkages with the media, key stakeholders and
partners
To
document all such proceedings and cause to keep such reports
To
ensure timely and effective dissemination of information to the stakeholders
• To
support management in communication, advocacy and representation needs
To
organise public relations or media events
To
perform any other related tasks as may be assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Bachelor's Degree
in Sociology/Social Work, Law, Development Studies, Economics, Proiect
Management Studies, IT, or Library Science.
At least 4 years work in a related field within the local or
international NGO sector.
Knowledge of the Justice, Law and Order handling Sector including information on
administrative tasks.
legal ald.
Job Title:
ACCOUNTS AND ADMINISTRATION OFFtCER
Purpose: To
support the accounting administrative functions of the Network
Reports to:
Finance & Administration Manage
Duties and
Responsibilities
To
pertorm all duties in compliance with the financial policy of LASPNET
To
initiate preparation of the monthly financial returns and statements
• To
receive and enter requisitions into the accounting system for all expenses
To
ensure that requsifions are all authorised and proper supporting documents
attached
To
maintain financial systems including petty cash, expenses, mileage claims,
income and expenditure records
To
prepare monthly payroll and ensure timely payment of statutory deductions
To
oversee the staff attendance register and monitor their leave spells
To
provide general supervision over the support staff in run work related errands
like driving, messenger, and cleaning
To
coordinate the monthly roster of interns and volunteers in liaison with line
Managers
To
maintain an up-to-date register for assets and follow-up needed supplies
To
perform any other related tasks as may be assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Bachelor's Degree
in Commerce, or Business Studies with accounting option. Part qualification in
ACCA or CPA will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years in a similar role for key actors in both accounting and Knowledge
of core accounting practices for donor funded Non Governmental Organisations.
How to Apply:
To apply please send your application, CV and credentials to
the National Coordinator indicating in your subject line the name of position
being applied for via laspnel.ug@gmail.com but considering the deadline date of
Friday 2nd Augus12013. For any further inquiries please call +256(0)312513733
or visit our website for more details at www.laspnel.org
