Lilian Ajok
Legal Program Officer
Kampala
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal program officer
African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies, ACJPS, Miss Lilian Ajok
Kampala
01.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Legal program Assistant
African Center for Justice and Peace Studies
Kampala
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Monitored legal development concerning the human rights situation in Sudan
- Trained ACJPS Lawyers network on compliant mechanisms before the regional and international; Human rights mechanism on right to fair trial, monitoring and documentation
- Drafted monthly reports of detention centre monitored
- Provided administrative support to the legal program as required by the legal program coordinator
- Participated in different institutional pieces of training: strategic planning, Communication, and documentation.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Legal Program officer
FIDA-Uganda, The association of Uganda Women’s Lawyers
Gulu
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Participated in district co-ordination meetings and provided updates on the Organisation activity progress
- Co-ordinated meetings with District officials, cultural leaders and other CSOs on land and property laws
- Conducted radio talk shows that covered 7 districts in northern Uganda on land and property rights
- Organized Training of Trainees for community legal volunteers and provided them with basic mediation skills and simplified laws on land and property
- Mobilized women groups of women who returned from captivity with children to meet the Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) to discuss the plight of the women and children
- Provided training on Sexual Gender-based violence to community members, police, and doctors.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Legal Clerk
FIDA-Uganda, The Uganda Association of female Lawyers
Gulu
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes to create mutually beneficial solutions and maintain positive relationships.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work And Social Admin - Social Work
Kyambogo University
Kampala 10.2010 - 12.2013
Diploma in Law - Diploma in Law
Law Development Center
Kampala 08.2010 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School
Gulu 02.2006 - 10.2008
Skills
Legal requirements
Additional Information
- VISA / OR WORK PERMIT: Ugandan Resident / Citizen
Accomplishments
- Conducted a baseline study on Enforced Disappearances in Sudan, further initiated conversation on the topic that resulted to Sudan's ratification and Joining the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT) and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances
Timeline
Legal program officer
African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies, ACJPS, Miss Lilian Ajok
01.2022 - Current
Legal program Assistant
African Center for Justice and Peace Studies
02.2019 - 12.2021
Legal Program officer
FIDA-Uganda, The association of Uganda Women’s Lawyers
07.2016 - 08.2018
Legal Clerk
FIDA-Uganda, The Uganda Association of female Lawyers
02.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work And Social Admin - Social Work
Kyambogo University
10.2010 - 12.2013
Diploma in Law - Diploma in Law
Law Development Center
08.2010 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School
02.2006 - 10.2008
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