Project Legal Officer

Company Description

Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) is an organization founded in 1989 to promote professionalism among women lawyers in Tanzania and advance the legal and constitutional rights of women. TAWLA advocates for gender equality, human dignity, and gender justice through policy, legal reforms, community action, and media engagement. The organization's vision is to create a society that respects, upholds rights, enhances responsibility, and empowers women.

TAWLA is implementing a project titled "Increasing Sustainable Access to Justice for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Survivors at Bombo Hospital one stop center." Under this project, GBV survivors at Bombo Regional Hospital one stop center will be provided with comprehensive legal assistance, which includes legal advice, court representation, and the preparation of legal documents. This endeavor requires an extensive outreach effort to ensure that survivors are well-informed about the legal protections and support services available to them.

Role Description

This is a contract role for a Project Legal Officer located in Tanga Region, Tanzania. The Project Legal Officer will be responsible for tasks related to improving access to justice for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through a legal aid desk at Bombo Regional Hospital One Stop Center (OSC)- Tanga.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance capacity of the Bombo Regional Hospital OSC to deliver quality and comprehensive services to GBV victims/survivors.
• Improve coordination and referral system between the Centre and TAWLA as well as other stakeholders.
• Increase GBV victims/survivors’ access to justice through legal support coordinated at the center.
• Ensure that the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.
• Supervise legal representation to clients.
• Provide technical support during preparation of pleadings, proof of evidence, and legal briefs.
• Undertake programs and projects related to the organization.
• Supervise and provide technical support during undertaking of legal research when necessary.
• Coordinate and keep record of all cases/matters handled at the OSC in the region.
• To prepare the Legal aid roster and contact members in court and inform the head quarter on the status.
• Prepare Weekly reports for the organization.
• To train and sensitize the community leaders, law enforcers, local government leaders, religious leaders, community members and women on human rights issues and GBV.
• Undertaking any other duties appropriate as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• A degree in law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Current practicing license with the Bar Association.
• At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, particularly in GBV cases, human rights, or family law.
• Sound knowledge of legal framework and procedures
• Excellent command in English (Both verbal and written communication)
• Experience working with survivors of trauma or vulnerable populations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, including health, social work, and law enforcement professionals.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and representation skills

MODE OF APPLICATION

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

• A cover letter outlining their interest and qualifications.
• A detailed CV.
• Contact information for at least three professional references.

To apply, please send your application (CV and Cover letter ONLY) to office@tawla.or.tz not later than 31st October 2024, 1700HRS. Applications that will be sent via another email will not be considered

NB:

• TAWLA is an equal-opportunity employer.
• Applicant must have never been convicted of a violation of children’s rights.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.