IDLO
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Founded Date January 1, 1900
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Sectors Government
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Company Description
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) is the only global intergovernmental organization exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law to advance peace, justice, and sustainable development. Established in 1983 and granted United Nations Observer Status in 2001, the multinational body operates worldwide to enable governments and empower people to reform laws and strengthen institutions. In Uganda, which formally became a member state in 2019, the agency coordinates its technical legal assistance and national justice programs from its country headquarters located at Plot 9, Saddler Lane on Naguru Drive in Kampala. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
The primary mandate of the organization in Uganda focuses on enhancing the accessibility, quality, and sustainability of formal and informal justice services, particularly for rural, poor, and marginalized communities. By bypassing lengthy institutional bottlenecks, the agency collaborates with state and non-state actors—such as the Judiciary, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, and civil society entities—to provide systemic capacity development. This inclusive approach directly tackles the financial and geographical barriers that leave many citizens without adequate legal protections. For instance, the entity has forged a strategic partnership with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) to aggressively expand commercial and land justice for vulnerable populations.
A cornerstone of their local intervention profile is the Community Justice Programme (CJP), implemented with financial backing from the Government of Sweden. The initiative drives grassroots legal empowerment, supports legal aid clinics, and strengthens informal community justice mechanisms to settle civil disputes closer to home. Furthermore, through targeted legal awareness frameworks, the program builds specialized support tracks for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), helping women navigate land ownership rights, employment conflicts, and family law protections safely.
To maintain high transparency and operational standards, the organization routes its regional inquiries, competitive procurement cycles, and employment applications through centralized digital networks. Local contractors, legal experts, and civil society networks can submit formal administrative and program documentation directly through the global headquarters platform or engage local program officers via the country operations desk. By funding technical training for judicial officers, magistrates, and grassroots legal volunteers, the intergovernmental body effectively bridges systemic legal information gaps countrywide.
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Active Jobs From IDLO
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Monitoring & Reporting Officer
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- Kampala District
- SocialWork
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Finance Officer (Sub-Grants)
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- Kampala District
- SocialWork