Legal Counsellor

Job Title: Legal Counsellor Location: Al Hudaydah Governorate – Al-Dhahi District Duration: 5 Months Date of Issue: 20 April 2026 Closing Date for Applications: 30 April 2026 Background Jeel Albena Association for Humanitarian Development known as (JAAHD) is a National and Non-Governmental Association emerged in wake of the humanitarian crisis to help communities affected by conflict in Yemen. It provides emergency relief and direct assistance for the conflict-affected populations, IDPs, host communities, vulnerable groups and those people caught up in extraordinary life-threatening situations. JAAHD has a presence in Al Hudaydah, Hajjah, Almahweet, Raymah & Ibb with the aim of building up protection capacities for people in displacement and finding durable solutions for them upon return. General Summary: The Legal Counsellor will provide community-based legal aid—national ID issuance/renewal, birth certificates, and Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) dispute resolution—ensuring vulnerable IDPs and hosts access documentation and legal protection. Key Responsibilities: Conduct door-to-door legal screenings in the targeted areas to identify individuals lacking documentation or facing Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) issues. Maintain up-to-date case registration using Legal Assistance Case Forms and a secure case-management database. Guide beneficiaries through the CRA process: prepare applications, accompany to offices, verify submissions and receipts. Administer the two-installment legal grants for beneficiaries: verify costs, disburse first installment for fees/transport, and disburse second upon ID receipt. Identify eviction threats and land disputes; perform HLP risk assessments, draft action plans, and coordinate with the HLP Working Group to resolve prioritized cases. Draft and distribute simple legal awareness materials (pamphlets, stickers) on documentation rights and procedures. Provide support to the targeted population through legal counselling and legal awareness raising sessions. Monitor changes in national legislation or CRA procedures; update team SOPs and inform Protection Officer. Liaise with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to adapt legal support for PWDs and ensure accessibility. Facilitate community legal-awareness sessions to reach as many individuals as possible, focusing on ID rights, and HLP awareness. Refer complex or sensitive cases to specialized legal-aid partners; track referral outcomes. Contribute detailed legal-assistance reports: gender-disaggregated data, case outcomes, challenges, and fraud-prevention measures. Update and maintain the project’s Legal Aid Standard Operating Procedures based on evolving cluster guidance and CRA process changes. Develop and deliver quarterly legal-rights training for community leaders, OPDs, and field teams to strengthen local legal literacy. Serve as the project’s Data Protection Officer for all legal-case files: enforce confidentiality protocols and manage secure file storage. Liaise with protection cluster and other NGOs to align on joint legal-aid campaigns (e.g., mass ID issuance drives), coordinate resources, and avoid service gaps. Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager. Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Sharia, Human Rights, International Law or equivalent. Minimum 2 years of work experience in humanitarian contexts in the same field. Experience in carrying out interviews and focus group discussions, analyzing information provided and drafting reports. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of JAAHD. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Self-motivated, results-driven and excellent sense of organization. Excellent knowledge of MS applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with PSEA, AAP best practices, and “do no harm” principles. Arabic fluency; English proficiency is an asset. High cultural sensitivity and commitment to inclusive, community-driven approaches. Collaborative team player with a proactive problem-solving mindset. Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.