Legal Field Officer - Tyre

BACKGROUND: The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been active in Lebanon since 2006, providing protection and humanitarian assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons. NRC operates in the Beirut suburbs; Southern Lebanon and the Tripoli area. Currently, NRC is focusing on a number of activities, including those related to NRC’s core activities of Shelter and Education. Given its experience in these fields, NRC intends to commence Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) activities, with an initial focus on security of tenure for refugees and internally displaced persons in Lebanon. JOB PURPOSE: NRC requires a Legal Field Officer who will assist establish ICLA and be involved with the day-to-day activities under the supervision of the Project Manager. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Understand broad legal concepts, law and practices regarding the Lebanese legal system and, in particular, regarding rights to housing, land and property and legal identity. •Understand the situation, including the legal situation (according to national and international laws and principles), for refugees and internally displaced persons in Lebanon. •Assist with the identification of relevant pilot locations and target groups for ICLA activities. •Assist in conducting needs assessments for the selected target groups; including focus groups; questionnaires; surveys; and stakeholder interviews. •Establish excellent relations with beneficiaries, including understanding the needs of beneficiaries through regular visits and frequent contact with actual and potential beneficiaries. •Document findings of needs assessments; including preparation of reports and other relevant documents. •Assist in preparing mapping (including written version) of relevant legal and related services being provided by other actors. •Assist in preparing comprehensive documentation of all relevant (previous and current) practices used by NRC and other relevant bodies for work on housing, land and property issues. •Regularly meet with other relevant actors and stakeholders and coordinate work, including attending meetings. •Assist in conducting information and counselling sessions for beneficiaries. •Identify awareness-raising and outreach opportunities for ICLA work and assist in conducting sessions. •Identify training needs for beneficiaries and stakeholders and, as relevant, prepare and conduct training. •Conduct field visits as required, including frequent trips (with possible overnight stays) in all NRC project areas. •Assist in conducting research as required. •Assist in preparation and regular updating of NRC database(s). •Prepare documents; including case studies, statistics and reports on topics agreed with supervisor. •Assist in strategic review; monitoring and evaluation activities and identification of other relevant ICLA activities •Maintain excellent working relations with all partners; beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders. •Prepare regular written updates of work conducted and scheduled work. •Carry out administrative and financial tasks as agreed upon. •Perform any other task as assigned by supervisor. Skills and Qualifications Required oUniversity degree in law (preferably at master’s level) or related studies with minimum 2 years’ work experience in relevant field. oExperience of keeping and updating information. oExperience of preparing research reports and other documentation. oExperience of working with beneficiaries and being able to establish and maintain excellent working relations. oExcellent communication skills command of English and Arabic both written and orally. oStrong organisational and logistical skills. oAbility to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision oExperience of working with IDPs/Refugees is an advantage. oExperience of working with non-governmental organisations is an advantage. Additional Qualities a Successful Candidate Should Possess oTeam spirit oFlexibility oStrong communication (fluency in Arabic and English) and organisational skills. oStrong Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.