*JOB ADVERTISEMENT *
Organization: DIGNITY Kwanza – Community Solutions (DIGNITY Kwanza)
Position: Assistant Field Legal Officer
Reporting Line: Project Coordinator
Duty Station: DIGNITY Kwanza Katumba old settlement, Nsimbo District, Katavi
Closing date: 15th May 2025
*About DIGNITY Kwanza*
DIGNITY Kwanza is a non-governmental organization registered in Tanzania
that aims to safeguard and promote the human dignity of people affected by
displacement, people at risk of statelessness, and vulnerable women,
children, and youth to attain their social and economic development.
Through its integrated approach that combines advocacy, legal aid, and
community empowerment and support, DIGNITY Kwanza contributes to the
creation of conditions and opportunities for its population of concern to
enjoy rights, live with dignity, attain social and economic growth and
participate in the search for lasting solutions to their needs and the
overall nation-building.
*About the DREAMS Project*
Mercy Corps, in partnership with the Village Enterprise and DIGNITY Kwanza,
seeks to implement the Delivering Resilient Enterprises and Market Systems
(DREAMS) project which aims at alleviating poverty among the Tanzania
communities. The project targets Tanzanians living in the refugee
settlements of Ulyankulu, Katumba, and Mishamo in the Tabora and Katavi
Regions and the villages surrounding those settlements. This included the
naturalized Tanzanians who lived in Tanzania as refugees since 1972 until
when they were naturalized about a decade ago. DIGNITY Kwanza’s role in the
DREAMS project is to foster a conducive setting for the DREAMS to thrive
and achieve the desired results by removing existing and preventing
anticipated legal and practical barriers through provision of legal
information, legal assistance and engagement with decision makers on legal
matters relevant to the project.
The Assistant Field Legal Officer will work alongside the Legal Services
Team to implement DIGNITY Kwanza’s activities in the DREAMS project in
Katavi region.
*Main responsibilities:*
i. To organize community sensitization and legal education sessions for the
participants of the DREAMS project on various legal aspects that are
relevant to their successful participation in the project.
ii. To provide relevant legal information to the DREAMS participants
through different platforms
iii. To conduct capacity-building sessions for government officials and
other stakeholders at village, ward, district and regional levels.
iv. To conduct due diligence and needs assessment for the project
beneficiaries
v. To provide legal services to the project beneficiaries, including
consultations, drafting legal documents, filling forms, accompanying and
representation in court and other relevant governmental and
non-governmental entities.
vi. Organize and conduct legal aid clinics and outreach activities.
vii. Engage with authorities and other service providers to find solutions
to legal challenges faced by the DREAMS participants.
viii. Identify, train and supervise Community Outreach Fellows who will
support outreach activities.
ix. Participate in weekly, monthly or quarterly (as the case may be)
coordination meetings with DIGNITY Kwanza and/or other DREAMS partners.
x. Participate in developing legal aid and legal education tools and
information materials.
xi. Prepare and share periodic project reports as per schedule.
xii. Handle and report on all administrative and financial matters of the
DIGNITY Kwanza, Ulyankulu office.
xiii. Handle any other task relevant to the DREAMS Project and DIGNITY
Kwanza’s general mission as assigned by the supervisor.
*Our values:*
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DIGNITY Kwanza’s core
values as stipulated below:
i. Respect for human dignity: we apply a human rights approach in all our
engagements with our people.
ii. We seek to excel in what we do: We uphold the highest ethical standards
(integrity, accountability, professionalism, and transparency) in the
conduct of our affairs.
iii. We value the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s
lives: We acknowledge that everyone has potential and we work with our
clients to find ways to realize theirs.
iv. We are solution-oriented, innovative, and resilient: We do not give up
easily, even in the toughest situations we proactively think inside and
outside the box to search for answers.
v. We care for our employees: We create and nurture a culture that enables
our staff to have a healthy work-life balance, career advancement, and
decent life.
vi. We embrace diversity: We seize the opportunity to learn new ideas from
those different from us and share our values with them.
*Qualification and Experience:*
The Applicant must have/be:
i. A University degree in Law
ii. At least two years of work experience in legal services
iii. Ability to work in challenging environments and meet deadlines.
iv. Flexible, team player and independent.
v. Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the
ability to work both independently and within a team.
vi. Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet
deadlines under pressure.
vii. Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to learning and
implementing organizational policies and procedures.
viii. Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
*Added Advantage:*
ix. Experience working in the humanitarian context.
x. Experience applying the integrated approach of protection.
xi. Experience working with NGOs.
xii. Knowledge of the local context is an advantage.
Hours and Location of Work:
The legal officer will be based in Katumba Old Settlement, Nsimbo District,
Katavi Region. Candidate should be able to work at least 40 hours per week
(Full-time).
*Instructions to Apply:*
This is Full-time Job, Please send a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected]
In your cover letter, please describe your reasons for applying, relevant
qualifications, and how this position fits into your career plans. Apply no
later than 15th May 2025.
