Law Consultant / CDCS

Task 1: Planning and implementation responsibilities

• Conduct basic interviews with beneficiaries in order to assess legal and urgent protection needs;
• Provide legal information to beneficiaries on the main legal issues encountered;
• Provide counseling on birth and marriage registration;
• Conduct interviews and counseling on Legal Residency procedures (issuance and renewal);
• Provide counseling on Labor Law;
• Plan and facilitate awareness sessions for the community on different legal topics;
• Attend meetings and workshops/training as requested by the Project Coordinator;
• Submit monthly reports to the Project Coordinator.

Task 2: Facilitation responsibilities

• Filing and maintaining case history reports
• Planning regular follow-ups to assess progress and additional needs;
• Participate in weekly meetings with the team and the GBV Project Coordinator.

Other tasks 

• Respect and abide by the organization's internal code of conduct;
• Adhere to the principles and guidance of the National SGBV Case Management and SOPs, including mandatory reporting requirements;

• Represent Amel Association, when requested and necessary;

• Attend and participate in local and capacity-building events as needed/Actively participate in training throughout the year;

• Be available to attend and participate in internal and external meetings;
• Meetings with other program staff are required and will be on a timely basis;

• Maintain positive relations with other team members;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the GBV Project Coordinator.

Requirements, Qualification and Skills: 

• Bachelor degree in Law or any relevant field experience.
• Desirable 2 years of relevant experience
• Fluency in Arabic and English 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to adhere to ethical considerations and principles in regard to working with vulnerable populations, ability to work as part of a team, and participate in all activities of the GBV-SRH Program.