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.