Lawyers Jerusalem

 

The Norwegian Refugee Council is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced persons. We advocate for their rights and assist with shelter, education, food distribution, and counselling on repatriation

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) re-established its presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories in January 2009 and is developing programme activities in the sectors of shelter and the provision of information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA). The long term objective of the programme is to contribute to improved protection and living conditions for refugees and internally displaced persons in the OPT.
The ICLA programme is concentrating on providing legal assistance, particularly related to housing, land and property issues. The programme is administered from a country office in East Jerusalem. The ICLA programme seeks to develop a “pool” of lawyers to whom NRC may refer specific cases.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Provide legal assistance and representation on cases referred by NRC;
-Regularly meet with NRC staff, and provide follow up with the cases;
-Maintain good working relations with implementing partners, INGOs, NGOs and UN agencies;
-Undertake field visits and legal research as required.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
-Qualified Lawyer with minimum 5 year experience practising law in Israel;
-Excellent command of Arabic and Hebrew both written and orally;
-Proven Experience of working on land and housing cases;
-Experience of working with non-governmental organizations is an advantage.
Cover letter and curriculum vitae in English are to be submitted
by email to [email protected]
Closing date: 17/11/2009