{"id":68898,"date":"2018-12-13T16:00:55","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T15:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=68898"},"modified":"2018-12-13T15:43:43","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T14:43:43","slug":"international-rescue-committee-latest-vacancies-2-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/international-rescue-committee-latest-vacancies-2-positions.html","title":{"rendered":"International Rescue Committee Latest Vacancies [2 Positions]"},"content":{"rendered":"

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world\u2019s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home<\/p>\n

We are recruiting to fill the position below:<\/p>\n

Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Legal Assistant<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Gwoza, Borno<\/p>\n

Scope of Work<\/strong>
\nThe IRC is implementing a protection program featuring strengthening of community based protection structures, capacity building, protection monitoring, information dissemination and referral services. The IRC will also building capacity of government authorities, local organizations and local communities around protection mainstreaming and protection monitoring. The IRC will also include legal assistance and counselling services. The protection program is currently implemented in the NE states of Adamawa and Borno.<\/p>\n

Under the supervision of the Senior Protection Officer, the Legal Assistant will identify legal needs in the field, provide counseling and assistance including representation in relevant administrative bodies. The Legal Assistant will conduct direct case intake on site and will also receive referrals from other actors, including such as other IRC sectors. The Legal Assistant will refer cases requiring representation in courts to other specialized service providers.<\/p>\n

The Legal Assistant will be responsible for conducting legal information sessions on protection, rights and entitlements, legal status, and other issues, as dictated by the needs at field level. The Legal Assistant will also ensure consistent follow-up with beneficiaries. The Legal Assistant will work with community leaders to support advocacy at the community level and engage in mediation and negotiation as needed (especially with regard to housing, land and property disputes).<\/p>\n

Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n