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Rising Tide Aid Foundation (RTAid) is a humanitarian and development organization dedicated to improving access to basic services, including health, education, and legal aid, for vulnerable populations in Nigeria. We focus on providing support to marginalized communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), women, and survivors of gender-based …
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Legal Practitioner
Key Responsibilities:
Provide Legal Consultations:
- Conduct bi-weekly legal aid clinics offering free legal consultations and advice.
- Handle individual cases, including legal advice on issues related to family law, GBV, land disputes, and other civil matters.
- Keep records of consultations, cases, and outcomes.
Raise Legal Awareness:
- Organize and lead 3 legal rights awareness campaigns over the 6-month period.
- Educate vulnerable populations on their legal rights, with a focus on IDPs, women, and survivors of GBV.
Case Management and Referrals:
- Provide basic case management for legal cases.
- Refer complex cases to relevant legal aid organizations or government entities where appropriate.
Collaborate with Local Actors:
- Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and other humanitarian actors to ensure coordination of legal aid services.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including legal aid organizations, local courts, and law enforcement agencies.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Submit regular reports on the number of consultations held, case types, and outcomes.
- Prepare monthly reports on project activities and a final project evaluation report.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- A Degree in Law (LL.B) and a Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL) from the Nigerian Law School.
- Minimum of 2 years of post-call experience in providing legal aid or handling civil cases, especially in humanitarian settings or with vulnerable populations.
- Demonstrated understanding of human rights, family law, and GBV legal frameworks.
- Experience working in conflict-affected areas is an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English and Hausa. Knowledge of Kanuri is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical, case management, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work in a challenging and dynamic environment.
Key Competencies:
- Empathy and Patience: Ability to work with vulnerable populations with sensitivity to their challenges and trauma.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of cultural dynamics in the context of Bama and Borno State.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with community members, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Strong decision-making skills in providing legal advice and managing cases.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@rtaidfoundation.org.ng using the position as subject of email.
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