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Requirements

Number of positions: 2.

Generic professional competencies:

♦ Experience of working as a Project Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context.

♦ Experience of working as a practicing lawyer preferred.

♦ Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills.

♦ Proven skills and experience in report writing, and representing an organization in public forums.

♦ Ability to prioritise responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.

♦ Fluency in Arabic, English preferred.

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Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

♦ A University degree in law is preferred; alternatively a degree in social science, political science or related subject will be considered.

♦ Previous experience in the Protection sector, including familiarity with civil documentation and housing land and property laws, procedures and practices operative in Syria.

♦ At least 2 years’ experience with legal representation in civil law matters in Syria courts, including familiarity with housing, land and property and civil documentation issues, laws, procedures and practices operative in Syria preferred.

♦ At least two years’ experience in delivering awareness raising sessions, and/or the provision of one-on-one counselling and referral services to vulnerable beneficiaries preferred.

♦ Proven skills and experience in case management and referral mechanisms.

♦ Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

♦ Fluency in written and spoken Arabic essential and English preferred.

♦ Fluency in Arabic, English preferred.

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Personal Qualities:

♦ Diplomatic;

♦ Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision in a challenging environment;

♦ Pro-active, goal-oriented and results driven;

♦ Flexible and creative;

♦ Excellent communication skills;

♦ A sense of humour.

♦ Planning and delivering results.

♦ Empowering and building trust.

♦ Communicating with impact and respect.

♦ Handling insecure environment.