Legal Officer at Haguruka NGO: (Deadline 8 January 2024)

Legal Officer at Haguruka NGO: (Deadline 8 January 2024)

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Background

Haguruka is a non-governmental organization registered under the Rwandan Law. We work towards empowering women and children to claim their rights by improving their access to quality justice across the country. Haguruka was founded in 1991 and has since been at the forefront of the fight for the rights of women and children. Haguruka has its head office in Kigali (the capital city of Rwanda) with regional offices in Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western provinces of the country. We see our beneficiaries as right holders who are empowered to claim their fundamental rights from duty bearers following relevant international and national legal instruments applicable in Rwanda.  Haguruka has a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Haguruka implements programs that address the immediate human right needs of vulnerable women and children while working towards combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promoting gender equality. We apply a right-based approach and a holistic vision of victims’ needs.

Our strategic areas of intervention include:

• Organization Capacity Development
• Access to Justice and Psychosocial Support
• Research & Advocacy

In order to effectively implement its mandate, Haguruka is recruiting on the following position:

Legal officer

Location: HAGURUKA Kigali-Head offices

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Legal officer will include the following:

• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries via the toll-free hotline, providing legal information and support.
• Offer legal guidance and assistance to individuals seeking support via toll free
• Document and assess the nature of each call, ensuring accurate and detailed records are maintained.
• Collaborate with other legal experts within Haguruka to escalate complex cases and provide comprehensive assistance.
• Stay informed about current legal regulations and updates relevant to women and children’s rights.
• Maintain confidentiality and empathy while interacting with callers, creating a safe and supportive environment.
• Prepares toll free performance reports by collecting and analyzing call data.
• Determines toll free operational strategies by evaluating team results and objectives.
• Maintains and improves toll free operations by monitoring system performance and identifying and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

Qualifications and experience below are required from any candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of working experience in the domain.
• Strong knowledge of legal principles and a commitment to human rights.
• Able to prepare legal opinions and briefs.
• Excellent written and spoken Kinyarwanda and English.
• French knowledge both spoken and written it is added value;
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Empathetic and patient demeanor, particularly in dealing with sensitive legal issues.
• Self–motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in relevant computer applications and databases.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations both as a team member and ability to establish priorities and to plan.
• Be passionate about legal aid services for the poor and vulnerable persons and access to justice in general.

How to apply:

Interested Candidates should submit a one-page cover letter and curriculum vitae  with two names of referees, copy of degree, and other academic qualifications to info@haguruka.org.rw. as one single PDF attachment:

Note:

• The deadline is January 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm
• The subject of the email should be, [Position title] Application: [Your Name]
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
• Applications from female candidates are highly encouraged 

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Sexual Harassment:

“Haguruka is committed to Safeguarding its Programme Participants from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including the Code of Conduct) which outline the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, consultants, and other organizational representatives. Any candidate offered a job by Haguruka will be expected to sign Haguruka’s Safeguarding Policies. All suspicions and allegations of sexual exploitation harassment and abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly”

Done at Kigali on December 29, 2023

Ninette Umurerwa

Executive Secretary