Senior Legal Officer at International Rescue Committee Switzerland

Ukhia, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Assistance, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, Court Representation, Documentation, Capacity Building, Advocacy, Mediation, Case Management, Team Collaboration, Human Rights, Legal Standards, Reporting, Training, Problem Solving, Administrative Tasks

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Program Brief The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solution driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection. Purpose of the Role The Senior Legal Officer will be responsible for providing technical guidance and oversight of legal services to partners and direct program implementation in the host community. This will include leading internal and external legal capacity-building activities and identifying and analyzing legal trends and issues of concern. They will also ensure coordination with IRC partners in the host community. Additionally, the position holder will represent IRC in advocacy and court representation for clients at court and police station, in coordination with IRC, partner and government programs. Line Manager: Technical Manager - Legal Work Station: Ukhiya Contract Duration: Till 30 June 2026 ( with high possibility of extension) Major Job Responsibilities Supervise partner legal officers and maintain regular contact and support to partners for representing cases at police stations to file GD/FIR/Complaint. Ensure capacity building of partner staff on legal standards and instruments in line with national and international laws and regulations. Represent clients in court, especially in GBV cases. Properly monitor the documentation process, including legal documents of partners, to maintain proper filing and registers regarding cases as per guidelines. Ensure partners are aligned with the project plan, regularly monitored, and maintain proper reporting and documentation. Regularly scrutinize location-based documentation. Support legal officers in conducting mediation meetings when necessary. Prepare monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly legal statements/reports regarding received cases, mediation, litigation, and case studies as per guidelines. Conduct, organize, and attend meetings, workshops, seminars, and training courses for staff, partners, and government officials. Identify advocacy issues and regularly engage in advocacy with the government, including local justice mechanisms. Ensure necessary capacity building for government and non-government organizations on protection, human rights, and national and international laws and policies. Perform all regular duties under the supervision of the Legal Manager and seek technical support from resource persons when needed. Manage case files, ensuring that summaries are properly prepared and updated, litigation files are securely maintained, and records and documents needed for litigation are collected and organized. Perform all other duties as required by the organization. Representation, Coordination & Advocacy Forge connections with counterparts, including the District Legal Aid Committee (DLAC), Union Legal Aid Committee (ULAC), protection sector, UNHCR legal unit, INGOs, local NGOs, and other governmental and non-governmental partners. Collaborate closely with other program departments to ensure effective linkages between programs and the incorporation of best practices from training. Additional Responsibilities Communication between local judiciary and District legal Aid Committee. Support to Technical Manager for reporting and other relevant project work. Support to PRoL team if required. Required Skills/Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office (Bengali and English) Suite or related software. Basic understanding of court and administrative proceedings and documentation. Thorough understanding of legal assistance and drafting GD/FIR/Complaint, criminal case and civil litigation files, bail petition and proper maintenance of all legal records. Superior proficiency in administrative tasks. Proficiency in local language. Required Experience At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian response with one year of supervisory Role in legal department. Enrolled as an Advocate in Bangladesh Bar Council at least 3 years of enrollment experience. Completed LL. B (Hon’s)/LL.M from a reputed University. Experience in court practice of civil litigation and criminal cases. Education Completed LL. B (Hon’s)/LL.M from a reputed University. Enrolled as an Advocate in Bangladesh Bar Council at least 3 years of enrollment experience. Standard of Professional Conduct The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. In accordance with these values the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding (including PSEAH, Adult Safeguarding and Child Safeguarding), Anti workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti Retaliation. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Legal Officer will provide technical guidance and oversight of legal services, lead capacity-building activities, and represent clients in court. They will also coordinate with IRC partners and monitor legal documentation processes.