Coordinator, Litigation (PLARC)
Job Description
Title: Coordinator, Litigation (PLARC)
Company Name: Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor of Law (LLB), Master of Law (LLM)
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The position holder is responsible to provide guidance and advise on implementing the project activities. S/he ensures that project milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. S/he manages subordinate staffs in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. S/he will ensure that the project implementation plans are developed and executed effectively and on time. S/he will ensure necessary support for all team members so that project outputs/deliverables can be achieved on time. The incumbent will also be responsible for ensure progress and quality monitoring systems for the project. Additionally, s/he will perform any other tasks as assigned by the management.
∎ The recruitment process will start soon from the received applications on daily basis and if we get suitable candidates then may not wait till the deadline of application.
∎ The selected candidate should be available on 1st February, 2020.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Lead to handle litigation specific cases, with the ultimate goal of promoting a highly efficient and effective process.
∎ Partner with litigation case teams to outline, determine, and implement case data management.
∎ Evaluation/assess litigation specific cases as well as the related procedures.
∎ Assist project team with planning and budgeting.
∎ Ensure client events requiring multiple integrated resources, such as off-site trials, receive appropriate and coordinated support.
∎ Create and provide thorough project documentation, reporting, and metrics.
∎ Answers incoming/initiates outgoing calls to clients.
∎ Gather materials for the development of litigation packages.
∎ Follow project operating procedures to deliver the appropriate response to clients.
∎ Identify issues and analyze data to arrive at an appropriate resolution.
∎ Consults with clients to determine service needs.
∎ Approve cases for litigation according to organizational guidelines.
∎ Ensure proper distribution of cases among panel lawyers in consultation with the Case distribution Sub-committee of the Management Committee.
∎ Prepare quantitative and qualitative reports periodically and as per need.
∎ Contribute to periodic project reports and event reports as required.
∎ Determine appropriate monitoring/evaluation methods for individual approaches.
∎ Identify indicators related to each selected approach.
∎ Develop data collection/evaluation methods and ensure appropriate tools/techniques.
∎ Ensure data collection, compilation, analysis and documentation.
∎ Monitor targets and track progress, both in terms of budget and implementation plan.
∎ Maintain regular contact with donor and appropriate stakeholders particularly in government, NGOs and communities.
∎ Maintain and strengthen existing partnerships through networking with the organizations and representing the organization and the project in particular.
∎ Ensure that all the positions in the project are filled with skilled staff in a timely manner, and are being served with adequate guidance so that they can perform their jobs properly.
∎ Ensure timely performance planning and appraisal as per BLAST policy and keep close relation to HO HR Cell.
∎ Follow up staff performance and provide support for quality performance and staff development.
∎ Provide continuous support and develop supporting working environment in the team where all the team members can contribute their best.
∎ Ensure the staff based in the project areas are adequately supported and motivated through proper logistic and mentoring support.
∎ Develop team spirit and cooperative attitudes among project personnel.
∎ Check and approve all related travel expenses report, bill, vouchers, staff leave, and purchases with the help of relevant cell in HO.
Additional Requirements:
∎ 5+ years litigation support experience.
∎ Should have BAR Council enrollment certificate.
∎ Thorough knowledge of litigation support as normally acquired.
∎ Project management experiences.
∎ Demonstrable ability to generate reports and formulate database.
∎ Earlier working experience/currently working at Rohingya Crisis will be given preference.
∎ Good in communication both in English and Bangla.
∎ Good computer skill in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
∎ Women are encouraged to apply.
Salary:
∎ Tk. 90000 (Monthly)
∎ Two festival bonuses equivalent to one month`s basic salary for each, will be paid after successful completion of 6 months` probation period. Costs in relation to any field work will be borne by the organization.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
Application Deadline: January 11, 2020
Company Information:
∎ Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)
∎ Address : YMCA Development Center, 1/1 Pioneer Road, Kakrail, Dhaka-1000.
∎ Web : www.blast.org.bd
∎ Business : BLAST is one of the leading legal services organizations in Bangladesh, and the only one that provides access to legal aid across the spectrum, from the frontlines of the formal justice system to the apex court. It prioritises support to women, men and children living in poverty or facing disadvantage or discrimination. It also provides legal aid, advice and representation across a range of areas, including civil, criminal, family, labour and land law, as well as on constitutional rights and remedies, providing access to judicial remedies alongside alternative dispute resolution wherever appropriate. Alongside individual legal aid, BLAST undertakes strategic litigation, or public interest litigation, as a key part of its advocacy for law and policy reforms to ensure effective legal protection of rights.
Category: NGO/Development
Read Before Apply: BLAST is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all religious, gender and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. However, qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to achieving significant gender equality at all levels of the organization.
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 11th Jan 2020
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