The Refugee Law Project (RLP) is an outreach project of the School of Law, Makerere University. Our Mission is to empower asylum seekers, refugees, deportees, IDPs and host communities to enjoy their human rights and lead dignified lives. The Refugee Law Project has a wide physical presence with offices in the districts of Kampala, Gulu, Kitgum, Kiryandongo, Lamwo, Adjumani and Nakivale

For the fulfilment of its mandate, the Refugee Law Project now seeks to make appointments for the following vacancies:

1. Programme Manager- Gender and Sexuality (1)
2. Senior Human Resource Officer (1)
3. Legal Officer (1)
4. Field Office Coordinator and Transitional Justice Officer (1)
5. EFA Facilitators (3)
6. Digital Youth Innovation Assistant (1)
7. Research Officer (1)
8. Research Assistant (1)
9. Executive Assistant to the Director (1)

To assist in facilitating the learning of English language to non-English speaking refugees and other victims of forced migration, and organisation of community-related events that engages refugee and hosts adult learners. The EFA Facilitator is responsible for management of learners’ expectations on one hand while delivering towards RLP’s “Speak Your Rights” curriculum.

The EFA Facilitator shall liaise with staff from other programmes and departments in and outside their project district to ensure that learners further grasp and transfer knowledge and skills on Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing, Gender and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Livelihood, Transitional Justice, and Advocacy Key Performance Areas and Tasks KPA1: Facilitation 1. Conduct registration of interested forced migrants with need to join the Speak Your Rights’ course

2. Conduct orientation for English for Adult Learners

3. Teach Adult learners functional English, numerical and practical skills to help them in running their day to day affairs

4. Coordinate with class leaders in respective classes to ensure that classes are run in a systematic manner and order

5. Periodically organise English for Adults inter-Centre debates for the learners to help them develop confidence in the language taught though educational arguments

6. Organise inter-district annual debates to facilitate peer learning from learners in other districts

7. Prepare lesson plans for the class assigned to fit within the specified period of study (term)

8. Support enrolment for EFA learners for further vocational trainings

9. Support the EFA Team Leader and Field Office Coordinator in organising and conducting community-related events KPA2: Assessment

10. Give assignments to learners in time and making sure that the given assignments are marked and results handed over to the learners on time;

11Ensure that results are presented to the Team Leader and present lists for learners ready for graduation

12. Organise annual poetry, writing and painting competition on key social problems

13. In consultation with the Livelihood Officer, facilitate English for Adult learners social enterprising projects KPA3: Documentation and Reporting

14.File all EFA materials in a way that can make them easily accessible by users;

15. Ensure that all information disseminated to learners is given in proper manner and in the languages understood by the learners;

16. Keep an up to date list for all learners and follow-up on irregular attendees

17.Attend in-house and out of office meetings/workshops whenever requested

18. Support the EFA Team Leaders in data entry for appropriate online and offline documentation tools and other data capturing tools to be established Job Requirements

• Diploma in Adult Education, Primary Teacher Education, or any related field

• Possession of a valid driving permit (Class A) is a MUST

• One year’s experience in teaching adult learners

• Residence in Adjumani or Kiryandongo or Lamwo

• Strong written and spoken English

• Fluency in one or more of the languages spoken in refugee communities

• Self-motivated, versatile and adaptable to different cultures and people

Application Process

For all positions listed, please submit a motivation letter, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and academic certificates relevant to the position applied for in one PDF Document not exceeding 8 pages. You can include links to your writings in your CV.

All applications must be submitted by 12^th December 2025 at 11.59pm (23:59). Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates must be in a position to cover their own travel expenses for interviews.

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NOTE

Applications sent through any other channels will not be considered. For any challenges with the system, reach out to support@refugeelawproject.org.

Refugee Law Project is a human-rights based organization with strong Anti-Discrimination policies.

Women and Refugees are encouraged to apply