Legal Officer (6 Positions)

• Job TitleLegal Officer
• OrganisationUGANET
• Positions6 (1 per station)
• Duty StationsAdjumani, Rhino Camp, Imvepi, Bidibidi, Nakivale and Kyangwali
• QualificationLLB, Bar Course, valid practising certificate
• Experience2+ years in legal practice
• Deadline26 October 2026

UGANET (Uganda Network on Law, Ethics and HIV/AIDS) is a Ugandan non-governmental organisation founded in 1995 to address human rights, ethical and legal challenges arising in the context of health, HIV and gender.

It promotes social and legal protection for vulnerable and marginalised people, with a focus on health rights, HIV and gender equality. This role is one of 34 field positions UGANET is filling for its Refugee Response / Field Operations programme across ten refugee settlements and host-community duty stations.

Legal Officers bring access to justice into the settlements, giving legal information and assistance, documenting cases and working with legal and protection partners.

Main Duties

• Provide legal information and assistance within the programme’s mandate.
• Support referrals and access to justice.
• Document cases appropriately.
• Liaise with relevant legal and protection actors.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Bar Course).
• A valid Practising Certificate is mandatory.
• At least 2 years of experience in legal practice.

General Requirements (all UGANET field posts)

• Strong communication, teamwork, organisation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, accountability, non-discrimination and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
• Willingness and ability to live and work at the selected duty station and travel in the field.

Technical Skills

• Legal aid: Advice and assistance.
• Case documentation: Accurate legal records.
• Referral pathways: Protection actors.
• Ugandan law: Refugee and human rights context.

Soft Skills

• Empathy: Vulnerable clients.
• Confidentiality: Privileged information.
• Communication: Plain-language advice.
• Integrity: Ethical practice.

Salary and benefits are not stated in the advert.

• 6 openings for advocates.
• Access-to-justice impact.
• Human rights NGO since 1995.
• Settlement-based legal aid.
• Strong pick among legal jobs in Uganda.

Email your application to [email protected], addressed to the Executive Director, UGANET, Plot 19 Valley Road, Ministers Village, Ntinda, Kampala, by 26 October 2026.

Include an updated CV, a cover letter stating the position and your preferred duty station, and copies of your academic and professional documents. Only Word or PDF files are accepted. Use the subject line: Application – Legal Officer – [Preferred Duty Station].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UGANET is an equal opportunity employer with zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. See all NGO jobs in Uganda.

• Attach your practising certificate.
• Include your Bar Course diploma.
• Show legal aid or pro bono work.
• Name one station only.
• Apply before 26 October.