Lawyer – Libya
Organization INTERSOS
Posted 12 April 2023
Closing date 21 April 2023
INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
Terms of reference
Job Title: Lawyer.
Duty station: 4 positions – 1 for Tripoli, 1 for Benghazi, 1 for Brak Al Shati, and 1 for Ajdabiya.
Type of Contract: Consultancy – not more then 15 days per month
Reporting to: Case Management Supervisor (ICM) and Activity Coordinator (awareness), overall technical supervision by protection officer and protection coordinator
General context of the project
INTERSOS is an Italian humanitarian organization that aims to provide immediate response, protection and durable solutions to populations affected by humanitarian crises, assisting the most vulnerable groups.
In Libya INTERSOS is active since 2018, operating in 3 bases, across West, East and South. INTERSOS in Libya aims to alleviate suffering of the most vulnerable population groups in Libya, in particular with a focus on access to essential services and strengthen capacity of local authorities, local organizations and communities to prevent and mitigate the effects of the protracted crisis in Libya, developing a protection conducive environment and enhancing community resilience, with programs focused on Education, Protection, Health, WASH/public works and Livelihoods/Food Security.
Purpose / Objectives:
The Lawyer is responsible for the legal assistance to beneficiaries, including provision of civil documentation, legal counseling, mediation and representation.
He/She is also in charge to conduct legal awareness and information sessions.
Responsibilities/duties:
Individual legal support:
- Receive internal referrals from INTERSOS social workers of identified people in need of legal assistance.
- Conduct in-person interviews with cases referred by social workers to assess legal needs.
- Provide individual and/or family legal counseling to beneficiaries, in order to orient them and make them aware about the legal processes available and most suitable procedures for each case
- Provide legal counseling to beneficiaries in need of legal protection or other legal support. This service may include only legal advice, but in discussion with the beneficiary, can also include legal representation at court, or mediation between parties.
- Assists and counsel the beneficiaries in accessing civil documentation focus – with a special focus on supporting children to access education.
- Always maintain confidentiality and conduct all interviews and assessments, avoiding exposing beneficiaries to any harm
- Ensure to have informed consent of the case/client, explaining clearly and transparently to the beneficiaries their legal rights and duties, and the possible outcomes/ consequences of the legal procedures.
- Advise safety procedures/ ways to avoid further harm to the case.
Legal awareness:
- The lawyer will carry out awareness sessions on documentation and legal issues, which are identified through a community-based approach.
Meetings:
- The Lawyer will attend case management meetings held by the case management supervisor and social (outreach) workers
- Attend ad hoc meetings, which can be called to discuss highly urgent cases.
- Meeting with department of justice, police or any relevant authority, regarding the case based on the need and the specific situation (report back to Case Management Supervisor (ICM), Activity Coordinator (non-case specific) and Protection Officer on all such meetings).
Reporting:
- With consent of the beneficiaries involved and respect of confidentiality, provide detailed records of the beneficiaries supported, by recording information on individual case files
- Provide weekly and monthly overview of the support/services provided and cases assisted, included tracking case closure and civil documentation issues for beneficiaries
- The lawyer provides monthly reports, including figures on legal assistance to individual cases, legal awareness session and overall trends related to the legal-juridical sector.
Any other task requested in order to achieve the project’s objectives.
Support INTERSOS in the base with any specific legal issues, upon specific request and delegation.
Always ensure confidentiality and conduct all activities respectfully and sensitively to beneficiaries and staff.
Overall, these tasks require:
- Adherence to Humanitarian principles of Neutrality, Impartiality, Independence, and Humanity
- Clear & timely communications to line management
- Full abiding by INTERSOS internal rules and guidelines and respect INTERSOS Charter of Value and Code of Ethics
Qualification/requirements.
- Hold a university degree in law
- At least 2 years of professional practical experience working as lawyer in Libya (registered at bar)
- Experience in issuance of civil documentation, personal status laws, and child rights, custody and guardianship
- Clinical legal experience is desirable.
- Desirable familiarity with NGOs and protection principles.
- Demonstrable experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with government counterparts & juridical entities
Other requirements:
- Native Arabic – basic written and spoken English
- Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment
- Excellentanalytical skills, observation and analysis capacity
- Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks
- Ability to plan and output-oriented
- Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management
- Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills
- Practical and problem-solver
- Ability to deal with heavy work pressure.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oHNJEeMcislYb3s9HzjNpB3rukR8i9Vq3YbOukm1zZQ/edit
Documents to be submited CV and Motivation Letter(incompleate applications will be not considered).
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references: two line managers and one HR referent. Family members are to be excluded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
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