Legal Jobs in Uganda

HTI’s Mission

The Human Trafficking Institute (HTI) exists to decimate human trafficking at its source by empowering police and prosecutors to stop traffickers. Working inside criminal justice systems, the Institute provides the embedded experts, world-class training, investigative resources, and evidence-based research necessary to assist victims and survivors.

General Description

HTI seeks applicants with prosecution experience for a Special Counsel position, which will be positioned within Uganda’s criminal justice system. In 2017, HTI entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions in Uganda (ODPP) for the placement of a Special Counsel within the office of the ODPP. The selected Special Counsel will work in the ODPP and collaborate closely with investigators and prosecutors handling human trafficking cases throughout Uganda. This position reports directly to HTI’s Country Director in Uganda. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Skills and Experience

• Juris Doctor or equivalent
  
• Subject matter expertise in human trafficking required
  
• Prosecutorial experience required, specialization in human trafficking highly preferred
  
• Extensive experience training criminal justice stakeholders on human trafficking, investigative and prosecution strategies, and accepted best practices
  
• Experience operating in an international context highly preferred
  
• Excellent communication and writing skills
  
• Ability to quickly and independently produce a professional work product
  
• Experience working as a team and managing multiple tasks
  
• Organized, meticulous attention to detail
  

Critical Qualities

• Self-motivated and hardworking
  
• Ability to adapt to living in a new country
  
• Ability to winsomely lead others
  
• Disciplined with priorities
  
• Personable
  
• Mature judgment
  
• Professional presentation in demeanor, written and oral communication
  
• Works well under stress
  
• Strong ethic of service
  
• Sustained positive attitude
  
• Passion for the HTI’s model and goals
  

HTI’s Mission

The Human Trafficking Institute (HTI) exists to decimate human trafficking at its source by empowering police and prosecutors to stop traffickers. Working inside criminal justice systems, the Institute provides the embedded experts, world-class training, investigative resources, and evidence-based research necessary to assist victims and survivors.

General Description

HTI seeks applicants with prosecution experience for a Special Counsel position, which will be positioned within Uganda’s criminal justice system. In 2017, HTI entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions in Uganda (ODPP) for the placement of a Special Counsel within the office of the ODPP. The selected Special Counsel will work in the ODPP and collaborate closely with investigators and prosecutors handling human trafficking cases throughout Uganda. This position reports directly to HTI’s Country Director in Uganda. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Skills and Experience

• Juris Doctor or equivalent
  
• Subject matter expertise in human trafficking required
  
• Prosecutorial experience required, specialization in human trafficking highly preferred
  
• Extensive experience training criminal justice stakeholders on human trafficking, investigative and prosecution strategies, and accepted best practices
  
• Experience operating in an international context highly preferred
  
• Excellent communication and writing skills
  
• Ability to quickly and independently produce a professional work product
  
• Experience working as a team and managing multiple tasks
  
• Organized, meticulous attention to detail
  

Critical Qualities

• Self-motivated and hardworking
  
• Ability to adapt to living in a new country
  
• Ability to winsomely lead others
  
• Disciplined with priorities
  
• Personable
  
• Mature judgment
  
• Professional presentation in demeanor, written and oral communication
  
• Works well under stress
  
• Strong ethic of service
  
• Sustained positive attitude
  
• Passion for the HTI’s model and goals