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Litigation Officer
Country Afghanistan Province Kandahar,
Categories Legal, Type Full Time
Post Date 2023-11-26 Close Date 2023-11-30
Vacancy No HRM-125-2023 Gender Female
No Of Jobs 1 Contract Duration End of December 2023 with Possibility of Extension
Education Bachelor's degree in Law Experience 2-3 Years Experience in Related Field
Organization Opportunities for you Salary According to NGO Salary Scale

About Company

About HEWAD, Reconstruction, Health & Humanitarian Assistance Committee: HEWAD is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profitable charity organization established in 1994 to provide Medical, Educational, Social, and Humanitarian Assistance to the needy people of Afghanistan. HEWAD implements primary health care to needy people of Afghanistan, and within those focuses on the provision of health care to the most vulnerable group, children, and women. HEWAD provides perfect health education, information, and service to Afghans in order to improve their living conditions.

Job Description

Litigation Officer is responsible for handling and verifying the documents of returnees and make sure that the document is matching with the Kobo report and no deviation is existed.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. The litigation officer is responsible to facilities the returnees in term of their legal documents etc.
  2. The litigation officer is responsible to ensure that all the documents of returnee’s consistence with the Kobo system.
  3. Check and control the documents of returnees make sure everything’s is according to the system,
  4. Assist the returnees and make sure that they receive the entitle items from the concern staff.
  5. Guide the Returnees in the encashment center in case need legal support.
  6.  Act as the organization's representative in legal proceedings, such as hearings and arbitration. Present and argue cases effectively to protect the organization's interests.
  7. Work closely with internal stakeholders, including management, human resources, and other departments, to gather necessary information and align on legal strategies and objectives.
  8. Any other business assigned by close supervisor.

Job Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Law or related field. A Master's degree in Law or relevant certifications would be an advantage.

- Proven experience as a Litigation Officer or in a similar legal role.

- In-depth knowledge of litigation processes, laws, and regulations.

- Strong analytical and research skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Pashto, Dari, and English.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

- Strong organizational and time management skills.

- Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

- Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Submission Guideline

Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a cover letter along with their CV and the names of three references electronically to hr@hewad.org.af no later than 30 November, 2023

Important Notes:

  1. Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when sending your application.
  2. Supporting documents, e.g. diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s), etc., are not required at this stage, therefore not to be sent along with the application.
  3. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment
  4. .Note: Without the Position Title and Vacancy Number in the subject line of the email,   your CV will not be considered for further process.
  5. Please remember that we will not consider the CVs for the positions after the closing date.

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