The Civil Rights Project Kosovo is implementing partner for UNHCR in providing free legal aid (information, counselling and legal assistance). CRP/K addresses legal issues related mainly to property, documentation, employment, pensions and social welfare, with a specific focus on the rights of internally displaced persons and minorities. We are seeking for: 

Legal Officer

1 (one) position

Duty station: Peja

The following conditions are required:

·         University Degree in Law

·         Relevant working experience

·         Previous experience with similar NGOs is preferable

·         Fluency in written and spoken English, Albanian and Serbian

·         Excellent writing and communication skills

·         Good knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and familiar with Internet and other software

·         Valid driving licence

Duties and responsibilities:

·         Give correct and relevant legal information and advice to all clients

·         Follow-up client’s cases in a concrete and practical manner

·         Make weekly activity plans and reports according to guidelines

·         Participate in preparing monthly and annual reports

·         Cooperate with UNHCR, other actors and the CRP offices in the region.

The position requires initiative, professional attitude, co-operation skills and the willingness to work in a multi-ethnic environment.

The activities of CRP are founded on the principle that all human beings have the right to a life in peace, liberty and justice, as stated in the UN Declaration on Human Rights. Anyone working for CRP/K must commit himself or herself to follow this principle and strive to protect the fundamental human rights and freedoms of people of all nationalities. 

If you wish to apply, please submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter by 18^th December 2009 at 16:00Hrs, E-mail: rona@crpkosovo.org , or crp.pe@crpkosovo.org

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview.