Refugee Legal Coordinantor Needed in Morocco

Droit et Justice is seeking a Refugee Legal Aid Coordinator for its office in Casablanca, Morocco

 

Organizational Profile

 

Founded in 2009 by Reda Oulamine and Mourad Faouzi, independent of any political organization, Droit et Justice Association is non-profit organization that aims to help improve the judicial system and the Rule of Law in Morocco, the equal application of law to all regardless of social class or wealth, and maximum respect for civil liberties. The organization is dedicated to changing the current mindset that prevails in the court system by condemning and supporting dysfunctions in judicial cases. Droit et Justice organizes and promotes concrete actions of awareness, including demonstrations, seminars, conferences, and justice awareness roadshows; establishes contacts with institutions, organizations, and national and international non-governmental organizations; prepares reports on the different categories of rights, including civil and criminal, commercial, public and private, national and international standards of human rights; makes recommendations and reform proposals; and conducts studies and legal research projects in all areas of law.

 

Role and Responsibilities

 

The Refugee Legal Aid Coordinator will be required to:

• Promote knowledge on refugee law by organizing training sessions and supporting the other pro-bono lawyers who take on cases.
• Organize monthly visits to refugee communities and NGOs at the borders.
• Provide legal aid and representation to migrants seeking refugee status through the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
• Prepare monthly narrative and financial reports of the project and keep track of the documentation related to each activity.
• Manage logistics, such as communication with the Droit et Justice refugee contact person in Rabat, as well as all the necessary transportation and support for clients.
• Ensure the overall efficient and effective operation of the project. Since this is the NGO’s first experience in pro-bono legal aid, the Refugee Legal Aid Coordinator will help the team of trained lawyers become acquainted with the process of pro-bono legal aid for refugees.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Advanced, qualifying degree in law with active Bar membership
• French language fluency
• Minimum of three years of professional legal experience
• Minimum of two years of professional experience working specifically with refugees or migrants
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable:

• Arabic fluency or proficiency
• Prior experience preparing financial and narrative reports
• Prior experience leading professional training sessions

Salary

The gross monthly salary for this position throughout the twelve-month period will be €1170.

How to Apply

Applicants for the Refugee Legal Aid Coordinator position should send a resume, cover letter, and letter of recommendation to Sofia Rais at sofia@droitetjustice.org and barbara.harrellbond@gmail.com

Applications will be received until the position is filled, with a preference for applicants who can start immediately. Applicants must be able to begin work as soon as possible, no later than August 1, 2013.