Job Description

Title: Legal Associate

Company Name: PULSE Bangladesh

Vacancy: 04

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Multicultural sensitivity and ability to work compassionate and effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds (and who are often vulnerable including those with mental health issues), and across the Rohingya language barrier;
∎ At least 3 years of work experience in the Rohingya community.
∎ Law degree: LLB/LLM; Advocateship of Bar Council is mandatory
∎ Excellent writing ability and communication skills both in Bangla & English.
∎ Demonstrable excellent organizational and communications skills.
∎ Ability to work independently whilst being a good team player.
∎ Fluency in verbal and written English.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ PULSE Bangladesh society the Leading and pioneer non-Government organization in Cox`s Bazar is very much committed to upgrading and honing its` employees through vigilant support and continuous monitoring. The job description given below is formulated in such a distinct way which will not only ensures the goal congruency of the organization but also enrich an employee to thrive in his/her professional life.
∎ Reported to: Legal Counselor
∎ Job Duration: Until 31 January 2023.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Legal associate works under the supervision of the Legal Counselor to ensure the highest standard of legal services are provided to GBV survivors of the Rohingya & Host community.
∎ Provide support and assistance to the GBV survivors with close cooperation of CIC in the Rohingya Camp.
∎ Maintain regular communication and cooperation with the case worker and space supervisor of IOM.
∎ Provide Legal counseling to the survivors and family members of survivors.
∎ Fact-finding of the cases; by maintaining confidentiality and GBV guideline.
∎ Maintaining cooperation and coordination with the Majhi, submajhi & local govt. representatives.
∎ Maintaining communication and cooperation with like-minded organizations.
∎ Regular need-based visits to Rohingya camp and receive cases from concerned authorities and prepare a plan for remedy.
∎ Prepare weekly, monthly and periodic reports as per the demand of the supervisor.
∎ Participate in the design and delivery of legal training, meeting, and workshop.
∎ Conduct legal awareness sessions and mediation with the support of the concerned authority.
∎ Communication and coordination with the police station and taking necessary legal steps (FIR, GD, Petition) as per need.
∎ Manage a caseload of survivors and ensure need-based medical as part of legal action.
∎ Communication and coordination with panel lawyers, One Stop Crisis Center(OCC), and other legal agencies.
∎ Support the Legal Team in developing the substance and quality of the assigned legal programs, including group and individual legal information and assistance services.
∎ Good communication and coordination with IOM protection Team and other like-minded organizations.
∎ Contribute to developing legal resources for staff, pro bono partners, clinic students, fellows, and volunteers, including templates, training materials, and legal information;
∎ Contribute to building the profile including attending speaking engagements with stakeholders within the legal and donor community;
∎ Contribute to direct delivery of legal services, including delivering legal information sessions and providing legal assistance to clients;
∎ Contribute to proposals and reports to supervisor and donors as per need, including annual reports;
∎ Perform other duties as assigned by the Legal Counselor and Senior authority.

Additional Requirements:
∎ An understanding of the challenges faced by those seeking protection of GBV survivors.
∎ Prior experience in relevant legal casework.
∎ Prior experience and/or training on matters relating to migration and the international and/or domestic legal frameworks.
∎ Prior experience in case management or equivalent data gathering systems.
∎ Prior experience in direct NGO service delivery.
∎ Understanding and experiencing mental health and social welfare matters, particularly those faced by people seeking international protection.
∎ Experience working with vulnerable people in a professional setting.
∎ Fluency in Local language.

Salary: Tk. 55000 (Monthly)

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 30 Jul 2022

Company Information:
∎ 30 Jun 2022
∎ PULSE Bangladesh

Category: Law/Legal

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Source: bdjobs.com

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