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Requirements

Generic professional competencies for this position:

♦ A University degree, preferably in law and practicing lawyer with Bar Association license;
♦ Minimum 3 years of legal practice on HLP rights with strong knowledge on housing and land laws,
procedures and practices in Syria;

♦ Minimum 3 years of extensive experience working in the field with displaced and/or vulnerable
groups and communities and in a humanitarian/recovery context essential;

♦ Native fluency in Arabic both written and verbal with proven proficiency in English;

♦ Work proficiency and excellent drafting skills in Arabic English;

♦ Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts;

♦ Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;

♦ Context related skills, knowledge and experience.

Personal qual

♦ knowledge of Syrian legal framework and practice;

♦ Background in housing, land and property law and procedures;

♦ Knowledge and experience in international human rights law;

♦ Experience in legal research and proven experience with qualitative and quantitative data
collection and analysis

♦ Experience in legal case management;

♦ Excellent report writing skills;

♦ Excellent training and facilitation skills;

♦ Ability to provide high quality briefs, both written and verbal, to a range of stakeholders;
♦ Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook;

♦ Ability to prioritize responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
♦ Excellent analytical skills

♦ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

♦ Ability to effectively plan to deliver results

♦ Ability to work under pressure, excellent stress management skills

♦ Proven skills and experience in report writing, and representing an organization in public forums
preferred; and Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills.