Main Purpose

Is responsible for providing legal information, counselling, assistance and representation to vulnerable persons in accordance with INTERSOS’ mandate, priorities and donor agreements.

Reporting to:

Hierarchical: Field Manager

Functional: Legal Team Leader

Tasks

● Conduct intake interviews with beneficiaries in order to assess legal needs and provide legal counselling and/or representation with regard to the main issues identified according to the internal eligibility criteria.

● Provide legal assistance (e.g. to obtain civil or legal documentation) to beneficiaries with legal or urgent protection needs, also by accompanying them to the relevant governmental and non-governmental offices.

● Provide individual legal counselling, assistance, and representation in front of courts and residency directorates/administrative bodies in areas of operation for refugees who are detained, at risk of deportation, or any person of concern to INTERSOS and the donor.

● Conduct daily field visits to identify legal needs for the refugees and asylum seekers in the area of operation.

● Advocate on behalf of the beneficiaries and make direct interventions with local authorities such as the police, the residence department, the Ministry of Interior, and other governmental and non-governmental bodies.

● Act as the focal point of the organization with government bodies in the areas of intervention when requested by the management.

● Depending on established procedures, submit liquidity requests to the Legal Team Leader and receive them from them, making sure that the legal fees spent are properly documented according to the internal procedures and handed over to the supervisor in a timely manner.

● Undertake home visits to beneficiaries in specific cases, e.g. where the client’s mobility is reduced.

●Ensure the proper filing and archiving of physical individual legal files, online INTERSOS Legal Platform, and other online/offline databases that are needed in the area of operation, maintaining data confidentiality.

● Support the Field Manager and Legal Team Leader in planning, organizing and facilitating legal awareness sessions in the area of operation when needed.

● Train INTERSOS staff and external stakeholders on legal issues and local legislation pertaining to civilians’ protection.

● Prepare weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports and workplans on legal activities and statistics.

● Support the planning, implementation and reporting of the activities, as well as ensuring the well-being and positive work environment for all members of the legal team.

● Meet regularly with the Legal Team Leader to discuss ongoing issues and strategy for the team.

● Inform the legal team leader of the individual progressive legal cases’ conditions on a weekly basis.

● Act as a referral focal point for INTERSOS legal services in the geographical area of coverage under his/her responsibility when requested by the legal team management.

● Ensure adherence of legal assistants to protection principles, Code of Conducts and internal SoPs, specifically the INTERSOS Legal SOPs.

● Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: PSEAH, do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles.

● Treat beneficiaries with respect and dignity and ensure to clearly communicate their legal rights and options. Ensure beneficiary's confidentiality is respected and take special measures to ensure a sensitive approach is taken in legal service delivery towards highly vulnerable beneficiaries.

Requirements

Education

● Bachelor’s degree in law. An advanced university degree in Law is an advantage. Professional Experience.

● Minimum three years of relevant professional experience as a lawyer.

● Legal authorization to practice as a lawyer, registered at the local bar association (practicing criminal, civil, family law, and other laws in Iraq and KRI)

Professional Requirements

● Excellent knowledge of the local legal system and legal procedures.

● Previous working experience with refugees, IDPs and returnees.

● Strong knowledge of international protection and human rights legal standards.

● Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point) Personal Requirements.

● Respect and a non-discriminatory attitude.

● Interpersonal and communication skills.

● Strong report writing skills.

● Empathetic ● Ability to work under pressure.

● Ethical and transparent decision-making.

● Punctual and respectful of applicable rules and procedures.

● Commitment to INTERSOS principles Languages.

● Fluency in Arabic is mandatory; proficiency in English, Turkish, Persian, Pashto is an advantage.

INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

“Applicants with previous experience in the same project and the same duty station will be prioritized in the recruitment process.”

Please be advised that the gross salary will be 2,157,000 IQD.

Kindly note that:

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Your resume must be uploaded in PDF format.
• INTERSOS is reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the mentioned closing date.
• The preference will be given to qualified candidates from the recruitment area.

إنترسوس ملتزمة بتحقيق تنوع في قوى العمل من حيث الجنس، والجنسية، والثقافة. نشجع الأفراد من الجماعات الأقلية، والجماعات الأصلية، وأصحاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة على التقدم بطلباتهم للتوظيف مع انترسوس .

للمهتمين والذين يستوفون المعايير المطلوبة ، يرجى النقر هنا للتقديم.

لطفا لاحظ ذلك:

• سيتم الاتصال فقط لمن يكون ضمن قائمة المرشحين المختصرة.
• يجب تحميل سيرتك الذاتية بصيغة
• تقوم انترسوس بمراجعة التقديمات بصورة دورية ، ونحتفظ بالحق في إغلاق الوظيفة الشاغرة قبل تاريخ الإغلاق المذكور في حال ايجاد الشخص المناسب.
• سيتم إعطاء الأفضلية للمرشحين المؤهلين من سكان المنطقة