Functional Competencies:

• Ability to create, edit, and present information in clear and appealing formats.
• Excellent analytical and research skills with strong drive for results and capacity to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of the national gender machinery, policies, legislation on GEWE, as well as the functioning of the criminal justice system in Uganda.
• Good knowledge of project management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
• Cultural and gender sensitivity skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment with national government stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Required Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Criminal Justice, Law, Human Rights, Gender, International Relations or related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in   developing, reviewing and simplifying legal or policy documents to promote gender equality.
• Experience working with the Ugandan criminal justice system is required.
• Experience working on gender-focused projects, access to justice initiatives, or similar fields is required.
• Proven experience in simplifying, editing and proofreading UN documents is desirable.
• Experience in developing mechanisms for monitoring compliance and ensuring accountability to set standards.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of any other UN official language is an asset.