Paralegal (Field Facilitator)

Job Description

Title: Paralegal (Field Facilitator)

Company Name: Bangladesh Legal Aid And Services Trust (BLAST)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 22 years

Job Location: Chattogram

Salary: Tk. 17000 - 17259 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Bachelor degree in any discipline.

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

• Age At least 22 years

• At least 2 years working experience on Labour issues/ NGO program implementation/ RMG sector/ leather good industry

• Should have significant experience working on Workers’ Rights/ Industrial relations issues. Experience in using mobile apps.

• Have knowledge on RMG industry in Bangladesh

• Self-motivated and organized.

• Able to work quickly and well under pressure, both independently and as a team member, juggling multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines. 

• Communication skills, drafting and report writing capability in Bangla/ English.

• Computer operating knowledge especially in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and in email communication.

• Relevant work experience is preferable.

• Women are encouraged to apply .

Job Context: BLAST is looking for a Paralegal for Chattogram Project Office. The project aims the Paralegals will play a critical role in engaging with SHG members and trade unions, organizing awareness sessions, and facilitating communication with grassroots participants. With the support and guidance of the Senior outreach officer/ Outreach officer/ Staff lawyer, paralegals will ensure the implementation of level activities following the plan and project visibility in working areas, at the same time connect workers to legal and other services and provide legal information to ensure access to justice for them.     

Job Responsibilities:

• Form community-based self-help groups (SHGs) of garment workers/ leather goods workers in project areas; meet them on a regular basis to lead them towards sustainable informal groups.

• Ensure and oversee group meetings of the SHGs. Make them capable of getting legal information using the Sromik Jigyasha app and sharing information among their co-workers.

• Conduct awareness sessions among workers involving members of self-help groups.

• Handle queries of the workers on workplace and GBV issues, uses of the Sromik Jigyasha app, and provide solutions and legal advice to clients, communicating with the respective supervisor/lawyer.

• Regular field visits and communication with SHG members, workers, trade union leaders, GO/NGO offices, and relevant stakeholders.

• Arrange meetings as required and ensure project visibility in the project area.

• Ensure implementation and reporting of project activities and achieve project objectives. Prepare monthly reports, event reports, and other data reports, as requires.

• Receive complaints and applications from clients in the project area.

• Send a monthly progress report and attend NGO coordination meetings at the respective UNO/DC office.

• Meet and network with business bodies, local authorities, service providers, and community leaders for wider outreach of the Sromik Jigyasha app and to enhance cross referrals for comprehensive support to victims.

• Make internal referrals to Dhaka Head Office, Legal Cell, for pursuing mediation and litigation in appropriate cases and accompany clients to the Head Office if necessary.

• Make necessary referrals to other service-providing organizations for legal aid or other service seekers on workplace, family/land/health matters, or livelihood issues.

• Liaise between lawyers and clients, other service providers, and community leaders for victim support and regular follow-up on cases.

• Assist in advocacy activities at the local and national level aimed at better protection of workers’ rights.

• Maintain and preserve necessary registers and files, including an applications register and a copy of each application form in the respective office.

• Update CMS regularly and maintain office discipline.

• Promote the Sromik Jigyasha app among workers to increase its use.

• Carry out any other activities as and when required.

• T/A,Mobile bill,Tour allowance,Weekly 2 holidays
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

• Costs in relation to any field work will be borne by the organization.