Field Support

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator of the (VPRS) the incumbent will propose and implement VPRS strategies, policies, and activities in the situation in Uganda.

The incumbent will be based in Kampala and will conduct the following functions:

• Provide advice to the VPRS in all aspects related to the implementation of its mandate in the field regarding victim participation and reparations.
• Identify groups of victims entitled to participate in proceedings or request reparations; liaise and engage with such groups, including through the VPRS field staff under the Field Coordinator’s supervision.
• Develop and implement strategies for disseminating standard application forms and other materials and for providing adequate information to victims.
• Manage the collection and receipt of standard application forms for participation and reparations.
• Maintain contact with victims and their legal representatives, including to complete their information for participation/reparations.
• Plan and schedule relevant missions with the assistance of VPRS field staff.
• Develop strategic partnerships and build good working relations with individuals and organisations that may be intermediaries of victims (including NGOs, community or religious organisations, local authorities), and relevant international agencies.
• Identify the needs of intermediaries and organise relevant support and training.
• Liaise with legal representatives of victims and the Office of Public Counsel for Victims (OPCV) and maintain relations with the legal community.
• Coordinate activities with the Trust Fund for Victims as appropriate.
• Maintain cooperative relations with key institutions and constituencies to broaden support for the ICC victim mandate.
• Provide input and advice in the preparation of victim information materials.
• Manage budgetary and administrative aspects of the VPRS work in the field, including directing and supervising the VPRS field staff assigned to the Uganda situation.
• Conduct other tasks for the Section as appropriate.