وظائف شاغرة لدى مجلس اللاجئين الدانمركي – البقاع – لبنان
Legal Consultant
Legal Consultant
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.
In Bekaa you will find one of the most historical places in the world such as the Baalbak temple. It is also a safe and relaxing environment but at the same time very close to Beirut.
About the job
We are looking for a highly qualified candidate who will be handling court representation cases and providing legal consultations for DRC beneficiaries located in the Bekaa.. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
• Represent DRC’s beneficiaries in a minimum of 22 legal proceedings selected including by:
- Interviewing beneficiaries.
- Preparation and filing of all court documents.
- Collection of evidence to support claim and arranging translation where required.
- Legal research.
- Court appearance.
- Regular follow up with the authorities and clerks.
- Documenting proceedings, challenges, and recommendations based on the context of the legal system in Lebanon and lessons learned.
• Give legal consultations in person and/or over the phone to beneficiaries of DRC, including by:
- Interviewing beneficiaries.
- Legal research.
- Follow up with Lebanese authorities.
- Assist in development of informational materials regarding legal services, civil documentation, residency, and Housing, Land and Properties (HLP) and assist in preparation of documents including case studies, success stories, statistics and other topics as agreed with the supervisor.
- Propose new activities according to identified needs and suggest solutions for problems encountered.
- Contributing and leading protection ad hoc legal and needs assessment in the Bekaa to better understand the protection context in the area to support elaboration of evidence based reports for advocacy purposes.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers.
- Familiarize him/herself with the aims and principles of the DRC, and act as a loyal consultant of DRC in all contexts.
- Inform refugees and asylum seekers about project activities and their legal rights and counsel them on means by which they may receive assistance from DRC, partner organizations, or the government.
• Promote rights of refugees, asylum seekers and other persons of concern and ensure best possible application of international human rights standards
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have university Degree in Law. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
- One to Three years of experience in private practice, with a particular focus on personal status law.
- Bar qualification.
- Understanding of humanitarian values and a commitment to assist the most vulnerable.
- Familiarity with international and national protection and human rights legal standards.
Desirable
- Prior experience in working with or coordinating with other international humanitarian organizations or governmental authorities.
- Experience providing legal assistance to vulnerable individuals including survivors of GBV and children in contact with the law.
• Advanced university degree (Masters Degree), preferably with the specialization in international human rights law and/or international refugees law (preferable and not essential).
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: 12 working day/ month for 9 months until March 2019 (the advertised positions is pending upon donor funding approval)
Level: As per the SOP of Hiring Consultant
Duty Station: Bekaa
Start date: July 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.
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