Legal Consultant (National Contract)

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.  

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.  

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.  

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

 

About the job 

DRC is looking for an experienced Legal Consultant to deliver individual support and consultation to the identified MSMEs in Tripoli, Lebanon (for a period of 60 hours).

 

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Conducting individual interviews prior to the coaching sessions with grants receivers (MSMEs) in order to assess legal needs.  

• Leading 5 one-to-one coaching sessions of 2 to 4 hours for each business (6 MSMEs) with the managers; 

• Providing legal assistance to MSMEs; services include capacity building in legal topics if possible, legal advice, legal representation in court whenever needed, and Legal awareness sessions; 

• Undertake follow-up visits to MSMES in very specific cases. 

• Plan, develop and conduct legal awareness sessions for the MSMEs on Labor law, rights and responsibilities, startups regulations, Companies & Business Formation in Lebanon, required licenses and registrations, etc. 

• Provide the LH team with the outline and the learning materials for the awareness sessions before the actual implementation to assess relativeness to needs.

 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor Degree in Law, similar or higher degree.

 

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required  

• Previous experience in microfinance sector; 

• Previous experience in conducting individual coaching; 

• Registered at Lebanese bar association; 

• Fluency in English and Arabic Languages

 

Desirable 

• Previous experience with NGO trainings is a plus;

 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

 

We offer 

Contract length: 1 Month (a total of 60 working hours) 

Basic Salary: As per SOP 100 USD per 8 hours.  

Duty Station: Tripoli 

Start date: May 2018

 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.

Application process 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.

 

Closing date for applications: 25 May 2018 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.