Senior Legal Officer
Job Description
Title: Senior Legal Officer
Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Enrolled as an Advocate.
∎ Completed LL.B (Hon’s) LL.M from a reputed University.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The senior Legal Officer will be responsible for legal activities (legal counseling, mediation, awareness, litigation and documentation) of projects in the host community in Cox’s Bazar.
∎ Contract Duration : Till February 2024
∎ Line Manager : Protection Manager
∎ Workstation : Ukhiya Office
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide guidance legal counseling regarding all legal matters/issues to the beneficiaries and follow up.
∎ Provide guidance mediation sessions for dispute resolution among the host community people and follow-up.
∎ Provide technical and management support awareness sessions within the host community.
∎ The senior legal officer will supervise the legal officers. Ensure all support for the legal officers.
∎ Represent to the police stations to file GD/FIR/Complaint.
∎ Undertake the responsibilities in the absence of any legal officer.
∎ Check and maintain files and registers regarding cases as per guidelines. Ensure the scrutinization of the location-based documentation regularly.
∎ Maintain regular contact with legal officers. Appear before the court as required.
∎ Prepare monthly/quarterly/half yearly/yearly legal statements/reports regarding received cases, mediation, litigation, and case studies as per guidelines.
∎ Conduct/organize/attend meetings, workshops, seminars and training courses.
∎ Perform all other duties as and when required by the authority.
∎ S/he will perform all regular duties under the supervision of the Legal Manager but will contact with technical resource persons when need technical support.
∎ Manages case files, ensuring that summaries are properly prepared and updated, litigation files are properly and securely maintained, and records and documents needed for litigation are collected and organized.
∎ Documents and verifies expenses.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 18 to 60 years
∎ At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian response with one year of supervisory Role in legal department.
∎ Thorough understanding of legal assistance and drafting of GD/FIR/Complaint, litigation files, and proper maintenance of all legal records.
∎ Experience in dealing with clients/beneficiaries, specially GBV survivors.
∎ Experience in managing case documents properly.
∎ Good skill in speaking/reading/writing in Bangla and English. Efficient communication knowledge in Chittagong local language.
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
∎ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
∎ Basic understanding of court and administrative proceedings and documentation.
∎ Superior proficiency in administrative tasks.
∎ Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team, and to be flexible to accommodate the needs of stakeholders.
∎ Proficiency in local language.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Medical allowance, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
∎ Two retention benefits in a year equivalent to two basic salaries
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 17 Oct 2023
Company Information:
∎ 9 Oct 2023
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Address : 3rd floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.
Category: NGO/Development
: Standard of Professional ConductIRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.Gender Equality & Equal OpportunityWe are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous 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. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to join the most dynamic team?
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 17th Oct 2023
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