Background/IRC Summary:  

This position will be based in Raqqa (Raqqa Center) and will focus on supporting rule of law protection programs in Northeast Syria. The International Rescue Committee is working to expand the scope of the PRoL portfolio in Northeast Syria programs, including adding legal aid activities. The Legal Community Mobilization Program will play a key role in supporting and expanding the legal component of the IRC’s protection programming. They are expected to directly support vulnerable refugees, IDPs and members of the host community to access their legal rights through awareness sessions and individual legal advice in coordination with the legal supervisor and legal aid. The Legal Community Mobilizer will report to the Legal Director in Raqqa

Implementation work summary/overview:

This position will be based in Raqqa (Raqqa Center) and will focus on supporting rule of law protection programs in Northeast Syria. The International Rescue Committee is working to expand the scope of the PRoL portfolio in Northeast Syria programs, including adding legal aid activities. Filling the mold, others, and others, and others, and others, and others. He warns of his legal rights. A ready work will report to the Legal Director in Raqqa

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Legal Manager, provide clients with information on legal issues, and clients and clients’ workers to send requests.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding the status of the case and inquire about the status of the case.
• Maintain accurate and current physical and electronic files and detailed case notes, enter required data in a timely manner, meet all case reporting requirements within established timelines and standards, and assist in the completion of statistical, narrative, and financial reports.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality and observe all other ethical practices/obligations as described in the IRC Program Policy Manual.
• Participate in all required training and webinars related to the job description.
• Providing individual legal advice in coordination with the legal director at the Raqqa Center
• The legal community mobilizer is responsible for collecting data and sending it to the legal director in Raqqa.
• Receive and attend referrals from local NGOs, community members, international NGOs, and partners.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in law, experience of not less than two years in practicing law and giving advice, whether in the courts or in the field of work in organizations in similar work
• Minimum 1 year of progressively responsible professional experience working at courts.
• Previous experience in an emergency or conflict-afflicted setting is required.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multicultural environment and with people with limited.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment as well as take independent initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Good knowledge  in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and comfortable in using software and online programs.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values, and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.
• Credible written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development
• Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
• Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
• Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.
• Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop and a sense of humor is a must.
• Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

Language/Travel:

• Fluent Arabic speaking, reading, and writing.
• Mobility and travel are not required.

Key Working Relationships:

• Line manager: the legal director in Raqqa
• Direct subordinates: none
• Indirect manager (if any): none
• Internal working relationships: with the Women’s Support and Empowerment Department – the Child Protection Department – the Health Department – and the Parole Department with the case management team and the monitoring team
• External working relationships: with all NGOs, local organizations, and partner.

IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the Country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, the Middle East Region has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing, and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. IRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff in our programs.

Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Diversity and Inclusion: at IRC MENA, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work.

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.