Documentation Officer Justice and Reconciliation Project (JRP)

The Justice and Reconciliation Project (JRP) seeks a qualified Documentation Officer to perform varied duties. S/he will work in close collaboration with all JRP departments managing knowledge and process documentation.

Key duties include:

• Documenting and analysing all of the day-to-day programme activities
• Editing and producing reports
• Coordinating and supporting activities of all departments at JRP
• Promoting community understanding in local advocacy and transitional justice programming

The job holder should be an all-round documentarian with unique abilities to pursue independent research. S/he will support JRP in data analysis and report editing. The position requires work with communities affected by conflict and requires a dynamic, policy-focused person. Experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is desirable.

A relevant undergraduate degree in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences will be desired. A relevant Master’s degree and relevant work experience in Transitional Justice with a reputable organisation will be strongly considered.

JRP is a non-profit organisation based in Gulu. JRP has played a key role in transitional justice in Uganda since 2005 through seeking to understand and explain the interests, needs, concerns and views of the communities affected by conflict. Aiming to promote locally sensitive and sustainable peace, our work focuses on the active involvement of communities in research and advocacy on local level transitional justice issues as a means of giving a voice to populations which have suffered from conflict for over twenty years.

For further information see our website: www.justiceandreconciliation.com

More / LessHow to apply

To apply for these posts, please send an email to recruitment@justiceandreconciliation.com. Attach a CV, strong cover letter, academic qualifications and a list of at least three referees to be contacted in case of short listing. All applications should be addressed to the Programme Coordinator. The closing date for applications is 30^th MARCH 2012. Any form of lobbying or phone calls will lead to automatic disqualification of one’s application. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.

JRP is an equal opportunity employer. Women and disabled persons are advised to apply for any of the above positions.