Required Lawyer (Male)

Post title: Required Lawyer (Male)

No. of positions: 01, Male

Duty station:   Peshawar

Job Description:

The incumbent will act as Lawyer under the direct supervision of Field 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-Dec-2017.

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