Legal Officer
Tripoli | Lebanon
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Tripoli | Lebanon
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Protection and rule of law
- Closing Date: Closed
Requisition ID: req3271
Job Title: Legal Officer
Sector: Protection and rule of law
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Lebanon-Tripoli
Job Description
Job Overview/Summary: Assistance and representation: Data collection, analysis and reporting: Key Working Relationships Position Reports to: Legal Team Leader (North) Position directly supervises: NA Indirect Reporting: Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Under the supervision of the Legal Team Leader, the Legal Officer will identify legal needs in the field and provide counseling and assistance, including representation in relevant administrative and judicial bodies. The Legal Officer will conduct direct case intake on site and will also receive referrals from other actors, including UNHCR and other NGOs. The Legal Officer will be responsible for conducting legal information sessions on protection, rights and entitlements, legal status, statelessness and other issues, as dictated by needs at field level and in accordance with relevant internal standard operating procedures. As part of a mobile team, the Legal Officer will be focused on multiple geographic locations, enabling him/her to conduct consistent follow-up with beneficiaries, if and as needed. The Legal Officer will work with community leaders to support advocacy at the community level and engage in mediation and negotiation as needed (especially with regard to housing, land and property disputes).
Major Responsibilities:
Field activities:
Internal: Protection Monitors (North); Information Officer (North); Protection Manager (North); Emergency Cash Officer (North); Field Coordinator (North); Safety & Security Officer.
External: Mukhtars and Nofous offices in relevant areas of coverage.
Qualifications
Education: Law Degree from an accredited University. Master’s degree preferred. Work Experience: At least two years of prior professional experience in a similar post, preferably with an international organization. Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Language Skills: High standard of spoken and written Arabic is required, and good spoken and written English is strongly preferred.
Certificates or Licenses: Registration at one of the Lebanese Bar Associations is strongly preferred.
Attention Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a national of the Country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, the Syria Response Region has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs.
Working Environment: Standard office environment with daily travel to the field, around North Lebanon (security conditions permitting).
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