IOM - Project Assistant (HLP Legal Assistance) - Salah Al-Deen (Shirqat)

Context/Reporting line:
Under the general guidance of the Programme Coordinator (Legal Adviser), the overall supervision of the National Project Officer (HLP & Legal Assistance), the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO), and the direct supervision of the Legal Team Leader, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:
 

Core Functions / Responsibilities
1. Support the Legal Officer in the implementation of all operational activities in the project target location.
2. Conduct awareness-raising sessions for community members and stakeholders on HLP and civil documentation.
3. Support in coordinating and liaising with MoMD, and other partners operating in the area, as well as local authorities, stakeholders, and community leaders relevant to the project.
4. Conduct training on HLP and tenure rights, reparations, civil documentation, and family law for community members and stakeholders.
5. Provide direct legal assistance and legal counselling, to individuals identified during the project and require support in accessing government services, including document restoration, property compensation, and inheritance.
6. Work with PSD staff on the Information Counselling and Referral Service (ICRS) mechanism for collecting information and data related to cases identified during the project and refer cases as necessary.
7. Compile and create case reports and summarize, using tracking tools and reporting templates.
8. Consult with relevant staff from IOM on legal assistance-related issues, including support in drafting forms, templates, and procedures.
9. Proactively offer suggestions and advice to management regarding improvements in implementation and initiative such improvements as requested.
10. Keep abreast of IOM PSD’s different legal programs and areas of focus, focusing on civil and HLP documentation and other legal issues in Iraq, dispute resolution techniques, case management, roles and responsibilities of the PSD legal teams, and reporting requirements.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.