Legal Officer

Job Description

Title: Legal Officer

Company Name: Pulse Bangladesh Society

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Law (LLB)
• Master of Law (LLM)

• Law Degree: LLB/LLM (No bar council certifcate is rwquired)

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 25 years

Requirements:

• Multicultural sensitivity and ability to work compassionately 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 2 years work experience in Rohingya community.
• 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.

Desirable:

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

Coordination & Representation:

• Work in partnership with other NGOs, Multi- Sector of UN and INGOs agencies, and government bodies to ensure coordinated efforts in child protection.
• Conduct and assist in arranging all Stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure strong communication and collaboration with other organizational sectors GBV, DRR and Livelihoods.
• Represent the Pulse BD team in host committee coordination forums, giving updates on leagal activities, wider guidance on prevention approaches and advocating for the safety and well-being needs of women and girls in the response.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Technology:

• Competent in using computer applications, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), for reporting and data management.

Maintaining Neutrality: Prohibition of Political Activities in the Workplace to Uphold Professionalism and Integrity

• To ensure a professional and unbiased work environment, it is imperative that all staff members refrain from engaging in any political activities during their employment. This statement is in place to maintain integrity and to uphold the principle of neutrality in the workplace. By adhering to this statement (Maintaining Neutrality), employees demonstrate their commitment to their roles and responsibilities within the organization, focusing solely on their job duties and contributing to the overall success of the organization. Engaging in political activities during working hours, on public holidays, weekends, or using organizational resources and social media is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. It is essential for all staff members to prioritize their professional duties and responsibilities above personal political affiliations to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.

Statement on Standard of Professional Conduct and Commitment to Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

• Pulse BD is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct while ensuring a robust commitment to gender equality and equal opportunity. Pulse BD recognizes that each member's behavior and actions reflect on the organization and its mission. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining integrity, respect, and accountability in all our work. This includes treating all individuals with dignity, taking responsibility for our actions, safeguarding confidentiality, and adhering to organizational policies and legal requirements. Additionally, Pulse BD is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities, ensuring fairness and unbiased decision-making, advocating for gender equality, and continuously enhancing our understanding of diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to positively contribute to and support a work environment that is both ethical and equitable.

Safeguarding and PSEA:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the Program's goals on safeguarding and PSEA implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment. Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

Reported To: Project Manager

Job Purpose of Para Social Worker:

• The Legal officer works under the supervision of the Legal Counselor to ensure the highest standard of legal services are provided to GBV survivors of Host community.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Implementation:

• Provide support and assistance to the GBV survivors with close cooperation Union Parishad Chairman and Member

• Maintain regular communication and cooperation with the Paralegal of Pulse BD

• 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 local actors and local govt. representatives.

• Maintaining communication and cooperation with like-minded organizations.

• Regular need-based visit to host community and receive cases from concern authority and prepare 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 session, mediation with the support of concerned authorities.

• 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, OCC and other legal agencies.

• Support the Paralegal Team in developing the substance and quality of assigned legal program, including group and individual legal information and assistance services.

• Good communication and coordination with IRC Team, Pulse BD and other likeminded organizations.

• 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 prepare report for project manager and donors as per need, including annual reports.

• Perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager and Senior authority.