VAC-7435 Lawyer

1.Organize general legal information sessions and consultations to inform migrants about their rights (civil status, marriage, divorce, succession, naturalization, return, family unity, rights of the child), conditions and pathways of acquiring family reunification, study or work opportunities abroad, regularized stay in Tunisia (resident status, access to work, contractual disputes), in coordination with the Protection Coordinator, the Protection team in Tunis and the Sub-Office team.

2.Physically accompany and support judicial and administrative procedures (constitution of files, collection of proof to support claims, enrolment, withdrawal of documents necessary for the success of the procedure, etc.).

3.Prepare submissions that set out the client’s claims in fact and in law.

4.Present orally, if necessary, the defense of their client during proceedings.

5.Provide technical support and assistance to the organizations staff to establish and implement reporting and monitoring mechanisms, including a comprehensive system to monitor legal assistance including in case of referral to other actors.

6.Assist and advise on review of penalty procedures and exemptions.

7.Draft letters, appeals or requests for review for issues such as refusal of residence, refusal to issue a work contract, etc..

8.Develop informational material for migrants on the processes for accessing rights in Tunisia.

9.Ensure timely follow-up of cases and provide individual reports to the organization on a monthly basis.

10.Develop and apply alternative conflict resolution mechanisms (mediation, reconciliation, etc.). 

11.Ensure discretion and confidentiality regarding the personal data of beneficiaries, in line with the organization’s Data Protection Principles.

12.Identify issues and report them to the supervisor in a timely manner with recommendations for resolution.

Deliverables and deadlines:

At the end of the consultancy, the outputs delivered to the organizations are:

·A public-facing information document outlining the processes for securing rights in Tunisia.

·Monthly reports on cases progress including new cases, advancements, and completion of cases.

·Organize and execute monthly informational sessions for migrants to understand their rights in Tunisia and learn of the pathways to regularizing stay in Tunisia.

·A final consultancy report that is evaluative of the work completed during the contractual duration, delivered to the organization.

1.Organize general legal information sessions and consultations to inform migrants about their rights (civil status, marriage, divorce, succession, naturalization, return, family unity, rights of the child), conditions and pathways of acquiring family reunification, study or work opportunities abroad, regularized stay in Tunisia (resident status, access to work, contractual disputes), in coordination with the Protection Coordinator, the Protection team in Tunis and the Sub-Office team.

2.Physically accompany and support judicial and administrative procedures (constitution of files, collection of proof to support claims, enrolment, withdrawal of documents necessary for the success of the procedure, etc.).

3.Prepare submissions that set out the client’s claims in fact and in law.

4.Present orally, if necessary, the defense of their client during proceedings.

5.Provide technical support and assistance to the organizations staff to establish and implement reporting and monitoring mechanisms, including a comprehensive system to monitor legal assistance including in case of referral to other actors.

6.Assist and advise on review of penalty procedures and exemptions.

7.Draft letters, appeals or requests for review for issues such as refusal of residence, refusal to issue a work contract, etc..

8.Develop informational material for migrants on the processes for accessing rights in Tunisia.

9.Ensure timely follow-up of cases and provide individual reports to the organization on a monthly basis.

10.Develop and apply alternative conflict resolution mechanisms (mediation, reconciliation, etc.). 

11.Ensure discretion and confidentiality regarding the personal data of beneficiaries, in line with the organization’s Data Protection Principles.

12.Identify issues and report them to the supervisor in a timely manner with recommendations for resolution.

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·Experience in Migration, gender-based violence, and protection of persons in vulnerable situations

·Experience in research, policy analysis, and developing strategic documents

·Strong organizational and planning skills

·Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure.

·Excellent negotiation and mediation skills

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills in all three languages (Arabic, French, English)

·Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

·Experience working with government counterparts, private sector, international organizations and/or non-governmental organizations (NGO) is an asset

·Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds

·Experience with Microsoft Office products; especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Discretion and respect for the strictest confidentiality of personal information collected 

·Has good knowledge of the health system in Tunisia and of the public health ecosystem in Tunis.

·Has awareness of human rights issues and the right to access health care.

·Carries out necessary actions in a timely manner, takes responsibility for them and receives constructive feedback

·Works effectively to ensure the well-being of beneficiaries and maintains and builds strong, collaborative relationships with partners

·Plans and organizes activities, makes recommendations and takes appropriate action to mitigate risks

·Facilitates a team-oriented environment with colleagues.

·Meets deadlines for deliverables and adapts to changing landscape or priorities.

Strong writing and reporting skills.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all of the organizations staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity:respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results:produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner;is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability:takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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· Education: 

University degree in Law, Legal Science, Social and/or Political Science, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with two years of relevant professional experience; or completed secondary school diploma from an accredited academic institution, with five years of relevant professional experience.

·A Master’s degree in law/legal science is desired.

·Experience in Migration, gender-based violence, and protection of persons in vulnerable situations

·Experience in research, policy analysis, and developing strategic documents

·Strong organizational and planning skills

·Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure.

·Excellent negotiation and mediation skills

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills in all three languages (Arabic, French, English)

·Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

·Experience working with government counterparts, private sector, international organizations and/or non-governmental organizations (NGO) is an asset

·Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds

·Experience with Microsoft Office products; especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Discretion and respect for the strictest confidentiality of personal information collected