Legal Assistant

Duty Station: Roving – Marib/ Alabr /Al-Rayyan – Al-Jawf Reference Code: CBPF-YEM-25-S-NGO-37875 Contract Duration: 8 Months Reports To: Protection Team Leader Deadline: 2026/03/14 Position Purpose Provide legal assistance and representation to IDPs and vulnerable individuals to facilitate access to civil documentation and protection of legal rights. Key Responsibilities Legal Assistance Provide legal counseling to IDPs on rights and legal procedures. Assist beneficiaries in obtaining civil documentation (IDs, birth certificates, family books). Represent beneficiaries before administrative bodies where required. Coordinate with Civil Registration Authority and relevant institutions. Follow up on the necessary permits for legal activities at the district and governorate levels with the Civil Registration Authority, local authorities, and the Executive Unit. Sub-agreements with authorities for legal activities All legal matters related to the foundation’s operations. Case Support Review and validate legal cases referred by Case Management Assistant. Maintain confidential legal case files. Track case progress and ensure closure. Advocacy s Coordination Advocate for protection of IDP rights. Participate in protection coordination meetings. Strengthen referral pathways with service providers. Documentation s Reporting Maintain legal assistance logbook. Submit monthly legal activity reports. Ensure compliance with confidentiality standards. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Law. Valid legal accreditation (if applicable). Minimum 3 years legal practice experience. Experience in legal practice and humanitarian or protection programs is preferred. Strong documentation skills. Arabic fluency required; English preferred.