Project Assistant

The Lebanese Center for Human Rights (CLDH) is a local non-profit, non-partisan Lebanese human rights organization based in Beirut. CLDH was created in 2006 by the Franco-Lebanese Movement SOLIDA (Support for Lebanese Detained Arbitrarily), which has been active since 1996 in the struggle against arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance and the impunity of those perpetrating gross human rights violations.

CLDH monitors the human rights situation in Lebanon, fights enforced disappearance, impunity, arbitrary detention and racism and rehabilitates the victims of torture. CLDH regularly organizes press conferences, workshops and advocacy meetings on human rights issues in Lebanon and collects, records and documents human rights abuses in reports and press releases.

CLDH team on the ground supports initiatives aimed at determining the fate of all missing persons in Lebanon.

CLDH regularly follows up on numerous cases of arbitrary detention and torture in Lebanon in coordination with Lebanese and international organizations, and with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention WGAD and the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture.

As of August 2020, the Lebanese Center for Human Rights is involved in a one-year emergency response plan. CLDH aims to assist those who have been affected by the Beirut blast on several aspects by providing the following pro-bono services: legal aid and consultations, medical assistance, psycho-social support and cash assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Assistant is under the supervision and reports directly to the Program Coordinator while working closely with the Human Rights Specialist.   

His/her main duties include:

• Assisting the Protection and Detention Coordinator in recording the cases received and contact them for the first intakes or appointment with CLDH's lawyer.
• Assisting in reporting to CLDH's Database Coordinator and working closely with the Program Coordinator and the Human Right Specialist on the implementation of activities with Security Authorities.
• Contributing in developing a training manual for Security Authorities.
• Contributing to establishing an accountability mechanism for Security Authorities.
• Contributing in developing the Legal Aid and Nassim Programs at CLDH through suggesting innovative, practical, and applicable activities with the program's stakeholders.
• Developing research-based activities to aid in establishing scientific program activities.

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience Required:

• A minimum of 2 years in a similar position

• Good communication skills and team player
• Shows ethics and confidentiality regarding all work-related cases
• Effective and appropriate contact with beneficiaries

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Organization and time management skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Fluency in Arabic and English Languages. Good French is required.

Education:

Completion of a Bachelor Degree in Law, Political Sciences, Humanitarian Studies or other related fields.

Location:

The PA is based in Dora - CLDH office with visits to CLDH Achrafieh office when needed.