Detention Lawyer - Anbar
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- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: location
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Prison and Correctional Services
- Protection and rule of law
- Closing Date: Closed
Requisition ID: req5368
Job Title: Detention Lawyer - Anbar
Sector: Protection and rule of law
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Iraq
Job Description
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.Rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and life-saving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies. IRC is implementing emergency response in Anbar for IDP’s /IDPR’s fleeing from different parts of Iraq, mainly through legal assistance and information dissemination. IRC will provide legal assistance for IDPs in representation in cases where they have been charged with a terrorism related offence, or have a similar name as someone on the security forces database. Clients will be required to meet strict IRC eligibility requirements. Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. Gender Equality IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including maternity leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Attention Returning National Candidates: IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs. 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, IRC 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. Introduction
Position Overview
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
Please Note: This position will require frequent travel within your governorate. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: 1.Bachelor degree in Law. 2.Member of Iraq Lawyers Syndicate, Class C. 3.At least two years’ experience in practicing law (Practitioner degree). 4.Belief in human rights including gender equality. 5.Experience working with people from different backgrounds. 6.Experience working on detention cases strongly preferred. 7.Practical understanding of Microsoft office applications. 8.English language is a plus. Holder of a valid passport.Given the nature of the contract, only Iraqi Nationals will be considered as applicant.
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