Legal Advisor

The René Moawad Foundation has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.  Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours).  Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.  All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

The René Moawad Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The René Moawad Foundation considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The René Moawad Foundation (RMF) is seeking to recruit a “Legal Advisor” for “Upscaling Shelter, Food Security, Protection, and GBV services to extremely vulnerable individuals in North-Lebanon and Akkar” Project supported by OCHA Lebanon through Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF).

Major Responsibilities: 

• Conduct intake interviews with beneficiaries to evaluate their legal requirements and deliver legal counseling services.
• Offer legal support to beneficiaries confronting legal issues or facing urgent protection needs.
• Formulate explicit guiding principles and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the execution of activities relevant to individuals at risk of conflict with law.
• Provide legal information and advice to beneficiaries concerning prevalent legal matters.
• Conduct home visits to beneficiaries in specific cases, such as cases involving reduced mobility.
• Ensure meticulous filing and archival of individual legal documents while upholding data confidentiality standards.
• Undertake any other pertinent tasks essential to the project and its operations.
• Be available to work additional hours and be accessible during weekends for addressing emergency cases.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, and workshops as directed by senior management.
• Adhere to key protection principles, including but not limited to: Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability, and need-to-know principles, while performing all tasks.

Professional Standards:

All RMF staff are required to adhere to the RMF policies and practices with respect to child protection minimum standards, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum three years of relevant professional experience as lawyer
• Legal authorization to practice as a lawyer, registered at local bar association (practicing civil and family law)
• Excellent knowledge of the local legal system and legal procedures
• Previous working experience with IDPs, refugees and returnees
• Strong knowledge of international protection and human rights legal standards
• Prior experience in working with governmental authorities is a plus.
• Knowledge on how to communicate with vulnerable population groups, such as women, children, youth, elderly, disabled and refugees
• Strong report writing skills

Period of Employment: 

50 days ranging between 1 September 2024 – 31 July 2025

Experience Requirements: At least 3 years of relevant experience.

Education Degree: Bachelor Degree in Law (Master’s degree is a plus) - Registration with the Bar Association in North Lebanon is desirable.