SHARP PAKISTAN

Welcome to SHARP-Pakistan.

051-6133451     info@sharp-pakistan.org

Society for Human Rights and Prisoners' Aid (SHARP-Pakistan)

Striving for a Human Rights friendly Pakistan

Jobs

Required Lawyer (female)

Post title: Lawyer

No. of positions: 01, Female

Duty station:   Chitral

Job Description:

The incumbent will act as Lawyer under the direct supervision of Team Leader.

  1. To deal with refugees / asylum seekers and respect and dignity;
  2. To listen to refugees/asylum seekers to talk about issues and provide them legal guidance;
  3. Actively listen to client concerns and empathizing with their position;
  4. Accepting without bias the issues raised by refugees/asylum seekers;
  5. To help refugees/asylum seekers towards a deeper understanding of their concerns;
  6. Help refugees/asylum seekers to make decisions and choices regarding possible ways forward;
  7. Refer refugees/asylum seekers to other sources of help, as appropriate;
  8. To liaise, as necessary, with other agencies and individuals to help effect change based on the issues raised by refugees/asylum seekers;
  9. To maintain individual records.
  10. To correspond with UNHCR with copy to SHARP regarding refugee related matters, as assigned by the Supervisor;
  11. Perform any ad-hoc duty assigned by the supervisor

Qualification:

  • Law graduate (B.A L.L.B)
  • Holder of valid Lawyer license from KP bar
  • At least 3-5 years of professional experience as a Lawyer with license to appear at high court.
  • Good knowledge of substantial and procedural civil law.
  • Specific knowledge of 14 F.A would be an asset
  • Proficiency in English and Pashto
  • Computer literacy is essential

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your CVs with copies of credentials on the following address latest by 03-Oct-2017 or apply online through hr@sharp-pakistan.org

Postal Address

Admin. /Finance Assistant

Society for Human Rights & Prisoners’ Aid (SHARP)

H.No 253, Hadi lane Opposite VIP Guest House

University Town Peshawar

Tel: (091) 5712102 / 5712020