[Erbil,Iraq ]

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of Head of Systems and Operations, the Legal and Liaison Officer will coordinate the legal and governmental works of PIN in KRG. The officer will be responsible for all government processes such as obtaining KRI Visa, Residency, NGO/CD registration, work and travel permits for national and international staff, etc. The position will also provide key legal expertise, ensuring that PIN contracts, policies, procedures and processes are in line with the country laws by assisting with national litigation, research, training, advice on policy development and standard-setting, actor-mapping and monitoring new development.

 

 MAIN TASKS

 

1.      Government Liaison

• Obtain KRI Visa and Residency for PIN Expats and visitors on timely manner and as per the need of PIN works. To ensure that exit processes are completed on time.
• Ensure that government paperwork’s, including DNGO Registration, CD Registration, submission of Tax report and other reports are completed on time and to work on the preparation of the renewal process with the relevant departments.
• Collect, analyse, and utilize information about the government entities.
• Be continuedly updated on the changes in the government processes, legislations and requirements.
• Act as positive representation of PIN with the government.
• Provide any other government liaison support when necessary.

 

 

2.      Legal Advice:

• Provide legal and policy advice to Management team in regards of country policies and law changes.
• Produce and/or contribute to key legal or policy analyses and documentations.
• Provide advice on management decisions in regards of contract termination legality and support in drafting and ensuring that terminations are documented accordingly to the law.
• Contribute to drafting contracts, agreements and ensure that they are in line with the country law and structured with thorough legal language (employment contract, supply agreement, etc.).
• Provide any other legal advice when necessary.

 

       And fulfils any other tasks as required.

 

 

GENERAL EMPLOYEES OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other kind of work derived from his specialization. In case of urgent work and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public and other holidays.
• Adhering to all PIN policies and procedures at all times including those stipulated in National Staff Handbook, Child Protection Policy, Security Standard Operating procedures, etc.
• Punctual attendance to work including both working hours in the assigned office and schedule field trips if applicable
• Ensuring timely and effective delivery of tasks
• Correctness and completeness of given tasks
• The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness. The Agreement of Liability of Assets has been signed separately.
• Prompt providing of all relevant information to their supervisor
• Maintain confidentiality of all information gained from employment within not publically available
• Archiving of all entrusted and acquired documents in proper manner
• Representing and upholding the values of People in Need at all times
• Behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places

 

 

• Bachelor Degree in Law 

• Minimum 2 -3 years experience  

• Advanced English , Arabic and Kurdish

• Good communication skills, highly organized, result-oriented, responsible and reliable manner

• Understanding of legal processes and requirements in Kurdistan region

• Experience with processing KRI Visa, Residency, NGO/CD registration, work and travel permits

• Providing legal expertise and ensuring that PIN contracts, policies, procedures and processes are in line with the country laws

• Ability to deal with complex situations and solve related issues proactively

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by latest 18^th October 2021 via a link:

https://airtable.com/shr8hZc4mfkW5Lofc

only shortlisted candidates will be contracted.