Legal Advocacy Coordinator

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Documentation Project Manager and the technical supervision of the Legal Advocacy Director, the Legal Advocacy Coordinator will oversee Yazda?s Legal Advocacy Team, working to pursue accountability, justice, and recognition for the Yazidi genocide committed by ISIL from August 2014. The Legal Advocacy team sits within the Documentation Project and works closely with survivors, government actors, and local and international stakeholders to carry out Yazda?s strategic advocacy objectives.The Legal Advocacy Coordinator will perform the following tasks:General ResponsibilitiesCoordinate Yazda?s legal advocacy response to pursue criminal accountability for crimes against Yazidis in international and domestic jurisdictions, as well as other transitional justice mechanisms (reparations, truth-telling, etc.)Support to develop and implement Yazda?s legal advocacy strategy in Iraq and globally, in line with the survivor-centered approachAnalyze survivor and witness testimonies and crime scene evidence, including mass graves, kill sites, captivity sites, and ISIS headquarters sites, for the purposes of building case files for war crimes units and prosecutors, and prepare reports for domestic and international advocacy effortsCarry out field and theory-based legal research and draft evidence-based legal documents, including position papers, reports, and legal briefsBased on evidence collected from the Documentation Program and externally, prepare reports on crimes committed by ISILEnsure strategic delivery of advocacy messaging and develop public-facing advocacy products, press releases, and social media posts in coordination with the media teamStrengthen evidence collection and archiving processes, including survivor interviews, to ensure adherence to international standardsDevelop internal procedures and tools to improve advocacy and ensure compliance with ethical best practiceDevelop and implement advocacy work plans, and provide regular updates on activitiesDraft donor reports and contributes to donor proposals and budget development in relation to advocacy activitiesSupport the Documentation Project Manager in coordination with donors and partnersCarry out all activities in line with internal procedures and the Code of ConductCarry out any other tasks assigned and within the scope of the project?s mandateCoordination ResponsibilitiesCoordinate with relevant stakeholders, including community, government, survivors, I/NGOs, coalition groups, and networks to ensure advocacy campaigns are implemented in line with a survivor-centered and trauma-informed approach toward strategic advocacy objectivesCoordinate with relevant UN Agencies, including UNITAD, for information sharing, coordination of advocacy efforts, and capacity buildingCoordinate with international prosecutions departments, particularly in Germany and France, and war crimes units to strengthen relationships, information sharing, and support prosecutionsCoordinate with Yazda?s team of international experts and consultants related to legal advocacy, data protection, strategy development, international prosecutions, and transitional justiceCoordinate with the team at Amal Clooney?s Chambers to further strategic advocacy and accountability objectivesWhenever needed, represent Yazda at key stakeholder meetings, strengthen advocacy networks, and map opportunities to advance advocacy goalsWork closely with documentation program staff to integrate advocacy into program planning and implementationManagement ResponsibilitiesManage a team of three made up of the legal advocacy officer, legal advocacy junior officer, and the advocacy and outreach officer to ensure high quality and timely delivery of project outcomesIdentify and address technical capacity-building needs of advocacy staffCarry out all operational and HR requirements of line managers, including timesheets and leave requests, etc.Required Professional Competencies:Masters of Laws or Juris Doctors in international law, international human rights law, international criminal law or international humanitarian law, or related fieldBachelor?s degree in Law or related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience working in advocacy or human rights, preferably on an international level; management experience is a plusStrong understanding of the international law framework, including international crimesStrong understanding of women?s rights issues, GBV, and issues related to conflict-related sexual violenceExperience practicing law or managing law/advocacy-related programs is desiredPrevious experience working in an NGO and the humanitarian context is desiredFluency in English, both written and verbalRequired Behavioural Competencies:Action-orientated and results-drivenStrong communication and interpersonal skillsHigh level of integrity and professionalismCritical and strategic thinkingLegal analysis and advocacy skills* Ability to take the initiative and work as a teamPlease note:- benefits will be covered by Yazda.- It is based in Dohuk, Iraq, with some remote working options available.- This position is subject to funding.How to applyInterested applicants must send their CV with a cover letter to jobs@yazda.org with the subject ?JV12922-Legal Advocacy Coordinator?NOTE:Applications not meeting the specified minimum requirements or received after the closing date may not be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview that may include a written test of technicalNOTE: due to the urgency of the position, we might close the announcement prior to the mentioned deadline.

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