Legal Intern

INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organisation that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected.

INTERSOS identifies with the core values of CONCORD, the European Confederation of NGOs; it adheres to international codes of conduct for humanitarian organisations and the values and principles expressed within those codes. INTERSOS is recognised by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralised offices.

Job Overview/Summary

Within the framework of UNHCR funded project “Ensuring the basic and fundamental rights of Syrian Refugees, in Mount Lebanon, Iraqi and other Nationalities in Lebanon”, INTERSOS provides legal assistance services to Syrian and Iraqi refugees and people of other nationalities in Mount Lebanon, including: legal counseling (birth, marriage, death registration, legal residency, HLP), assistance in front of administrative bodies, court representation (for GBV and CP cases, and other legal issues), and mediation where needed.

Within the legal component of the UNHCR funded operation, the Legal Intern (f/m) fills a basic supportive position with limited responsibility for the duration of her/his internship. The person supports the legal team throughout all phases of legal assistance from the provision of legal information to the preparation of relevant legal documentation for vulnerable persons, in accordance with INTERSOS’ mandate, priorities and donor agreements.

Specific Duties:

1. Support to organize and archive the documents related to the identified and/or referred legal cases (physical files).

2. Support to plan and organize legal awareness sessions accompanying the legal consultant and/or legal assistants.

3. Support on the follow up of the legal cases for birth registration process on a weekly basis and update the relevant database.

4. Any other task that might be requested by the Protection Officer for Legal Assistance.

Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

Professional Competencies:

• 0-1 years of relevant work experience

• Good understanding of legal aspects such as personal status law, civil documentation and legal residency
• Basic understanding of international protection and human rights legal standards
• Prior experience with UNHCR’s persons of concern is an asset
• Prior experience with NGOs (volunteering, internship) is an asset
• Knowledge on how to communicate with vulnerable population groups, such as women, children, youth, elderly, disable and refugees
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Computer/IT literacy (OS Windows/Linux, MS Office, Internet etc.)

Behavioral competencies:

• Teamwork
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative
• High confidentiality and respect
• Attention to details
• Planning and organizing
• Cultural awareness
• Very good communication skills