Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent reports to Legal Aid Coordinator and Protection Team Leader ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the Legal Aid Coordinator and overall guidance of the Protection Team Leader. Main Responsibilities: 1. Follow up on individual legal cases with relevant Lebanese authorities to resolve issues related to civil documentation, legal residency, and other legal protection concerns affecting Palestine Refugees in Lebanon, including Palestine Refugees from Syria (PRS). 2. Conduct outreach activities in refugee camps and gatherings, including mobile legal clinics and community meetings, to identify and address legal needs among the refugee population. 3. Meet beneficiaries referred by the legal aid team in a fair and non-discriminatory manner, review their documentation, provide legal counselling, and identify and support referrals of cases requiring direct legal assistance or representation before Lebanese authorities. 4. Assess the eligibility of each case for legal aid support by screening submissions, collecting additional documentation, and preparing recommendations for intervention. 5. Represent or accompany beneficiaries in interactions with Lebanese authorities to help resolve legal barriers to documentation, residency, and other issues. 6. Organize periodic case review meetings with the Legal Aid Coordinator to ensure coordinated decision-making and follow-up on complex or high-risk cases. 7. Coordinate closely with the broader UNRWA Legal Aid team to ensure consistency and complementarity in the delivery of legal services across the field. 8. Maintain comprehensive records of all submitted and referred cases and provide regular reports to the Legal Aid Coordinator and Protection Team Leader on legal trends, challenges, and outcomes. 9. Analyze individual legal cases to identify recurring patterns or systemic challenges, contributing to the development of information materials for community awareness and prevention. 10. Monitor and report on legal and policy trends affecting Palestine Refugees in Lebanon, with particular attention to emerging restrictions or risks faced by specific subgroups, such as PRS. 11. Support strategic advocacy efforts by identifying emerging legal protection issues and contributing to the development of evidence-based advocacy messages targeting relevant stakeholders and duty-bearers. 12. Strengthen working relations with relevant Lebanese authorities to facilitate access to legal remedies, support advocacy for refugee rights, and promote the removal of legal and administrative barriers affecting Palestine Refugees’ access to documentation and protection. CompetenciesUN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. • Communication • Teamwork • Planning and Organising • Client Orientation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Integrity • Professionalism Education• A university degree in law (LLB or equivalent) and advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Law, or a related field such as refugee studies, international development, or international from an accredited institution. • Membership in the Lebanese Bar (Beirut or Tripoli Bar Association) and in good standing is required. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceAt least 5 years of progressively responsible and relevant legal experience, including practice before national authorities (e.g. Ministry of Interior, courts, General Security Office), is required. Demonstrabe experience in legal aid, protection, or access to justice programming, particularly with refugees, asylum seekers, or other vulnerable populations, is required. Strong knowledge of Lebanese civil documentation, family law, and residency regulations, is required. Experience in providing legal counselling and casework in complex or sensitive legal matters, is required Applicants are required to mention if they have close relative(s) in UNRWA (mother, father, daughter, son, sister brother), please provide full name(s) and relationship. If applicable, please provide further details below. Applicants are required to mention if they are a Palestine refugee. If yes, please provide you Registration Card Number Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organizations', academic institutions, political organisations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).