TREE PLANTING EXERCISE
Jul 26, 2023
Position Title: Legal Assistant
Contract Type: Temporarily
Duty Stations: Benue State
Proposed Starting date: As soon as possible
Date of Issue: 22nd March, 2023
Deadline for Applications: 29th March, 2023.
Number of Positions: 1
Duration of contract: 3 Months
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will have the following responsibilities:
* Advocate for proper interpretation of law and doctrine as well as in the development of standards of protection.
* Provide legal advice on these issue and drafting of position papers and guidelines on pertinent legal and operation issues.
* Provide guidance and support in the formulation of protection strategies
*Liaise with security agencies and other relevant actors to enhance awareness of protection principles.
* Engage with external partners and stakeholders, including governments, non – governments organizations, international organizations, on issues related to legal protection principles and in relation to international law.
* Handle individual cases and situation raising special questions of application or interpretation of international law, refugee and human rights law.
* Represent in meetings within FJDP and partners.
* Prepare protection documents and policies in cooperation with supervisor.
* Participate in the development of project proposal and project implementation.
* Perform other related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*University degree (Bachelor’s) in Law.
* Minimum of three years’ work experience in relevant work area.
* Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills,
* Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members.
* Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
* Sound overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS office application (Excel, word. etc.) and email/internet familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
* Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision, ability to work with tight deadlines
* Sound security awareness.
* Have affinity with or interest in FJDP’s mandate and volunteerism.
*Fluency in English and a local language (as applicable in the duty station).
HOW TO APPLY: Please be informed that this is a one-step application method.
Email Your Application:
a. Kindly prepare an application/letter of motivation, resume.
b. Submit the application and resume via email to fjdpmkdrecruitment@gmail.com quoting in the subject line the title of the position (VERY IMPORTANT).
Kindly note that a written test will be conducted for this position which will be followed by a competency based interview.
THERE IS NO NEED TO SEND OTHER CERTIFICATES WITH THE APPLICATION AT THIS STAGE.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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