- Job Title: Legal Service Provider (Lawyer) – Service Contract
- Location: Sinjar, Ninewa Governorate, Iraq
- Employer: House of Co-Existence (HOC)
- Contract Type: Service Contract (11 Months)
- Application Deadline: 11.05.2025, 23:59
About the House of Co-Existence (HOC):
The House of Co-Existence (HOC) is a multicultural community center based in Sinjar, dedicated to promoting peace, human rights, and social cohesion, with a special focus on empowering youth and women in post-conflict areas. Established by 2019 Aurora Prize Laureate Mirza Dinnayi, HOC operates as an independent, non-profit NGO under Iraqi Law No. 12/2010. HOC provides a safe and inclusive space for cultural, educational, legal, and psychosocial support and serves as a platform for collaboration between local and international organizations.
Scope of Work – Legal Service Provider:
The Lawyer (Service Provider) will deliver legal services under the supervision of the Legal Team Leader in Sinjar. Responsibilities include daily field visits (Sinjar and sometimes Mosul), providing legal counseling, representing clients in complex cases, conducting legal awareness sessions, and ensuring high-quality documentation and ethical practices. Key legal areas include civil documentation, family law, housing, land, property (HLP), and detention.
Key Responsibilities:
Field-Based Legal Services
- Conduct daily field visits in Sinjar to assess legal needs and follow up on ongoing cases.
- Provide individual legal counseling, explaining rights and options to clients.
- Represent clients in complex legal cases before courts and administrative bodies in:
- Civil documentation
- Personal status and family law
- Detention
- Housing, Land, and Property (HLP)
- Prepare and submit case files according to SOPs and legal procedures.
Legal Awareness and Protection Monitoring
- Facilitate legal awareness sessions for targeted communities, focusing on civil rights, legal procedures, and protection.
- Report any protection concerns or rights violations observed during field visits, maintaining confidentiality and safety standards.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain detailed and confidential legal case files.
- Submit daily and weekly field reports to the Legal Team Leader.
- Ensure timely and accurate entry of legal activities into the CommCare system.
Standards and Compliance
- Adhere to HOC’s legal ethics, safeguarding policies, and professional standards, including:
- Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
- Child Safeguarding
- Anti-Harassment and Integrity Policies
- Ensure clients’ confidentiality, dignity, and safety throughout all service provision.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law.
- Licensed member of the Iraq Lawyers Syndicate.
- 2–3 years of professional legal experience, particularly in family law, civil documentation, detention, and HLP.
- Proven experience providing legal aid in humanitarian or community-based contexts.
- Strong knowledge of Iraqi legal systems and representation procedures.
- Fluent in Arabic; knowledge of Kurmanji preferred; English is an asset.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CommCare is an advantage.
Payment Terms:
Monthly honorarium will be paid upon full delivery of the assigned services and submission of complete reports and documentation as outlined in the scope of work.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV and Cover Letter to:
Please mention the Job Title in the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.