Job Announcement: Legal Adviser (3 Positions)
Arab Women Organization – Jordan
About the Organization
The Arab Women Organization – Jordan (AWO) is a civil society organization established in 1970. The organization is dedicated to promoting women’s rights and gender equality by providing a safe and supportive environment for women and girls through integrated services, including protection, psychosocial support, legal services, awareness programs, and empowerment initiatives.
Project Overview
The project focuses on providing integrated legal and protection services to vulnerable groups, particularly women and girls, through legal counseling, legal representation, legal awareness, and community-based support interventions. The project aims to enhance access to justice and strengthen legal empowerment by providing comprehensive and survivor-centered services that respond to beneficiaries’ needs in a safe, confidential, and gender-sensitive manner.
Within this project, AWO seeks to recruit the following positions across Jordan as part of its specialized legal services team.
Position Title: Legal Adviser (3 Positions)
Duty Stations:
- North (Irbid, Mafraq, and surrounding areas)
- Central (Amman, Zarqa, and surrounding areas)
- South (Southern Governorates)
**Contract Duration:**10-12 Months
Contract Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal consultations to beneficiaries on various legal matters, including personal status and civil cases.
- Follow up on legal cases before competent courts, including civil and Sharia courts.
- Draft and prepare legal memoranda, pleadings, petitions, and related legal documentation professionally.
- Document legal cases accurately and prepare periodic reports in line with project requirements and approved reporting tools.
- Coordinate with courts, governmental institutions, legal actors, and relevant partners to ensure proper case follow-up and referrals.
- Design and facilitate legal awareness sessions to strengthen beneficiaries’ understanding of their rights and available legal services.
- Ensure the application of confidentiality principles, data protection standards, and survivor-centered approaches in all aspects of the work.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support protection and legal empowerment interventions.
- Adhere to the guidance and instructions of the direct supervisor and comply with approved organizational procedures, tools, and templates.
- Contribute to achieving project objectives and expected results within established timelines, while ensuring the quality and consistency of services provided.
- Maintain accurate electronic and hardcopy records while ensuring the quality and consistency of legal services provided.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in law (minimum requirement).
- Minimum of 4 years of professional legal experience.
- Valid license to practice law in Jordan (civil and Sharia).
- Previous experience working with NGOs or international organizations is preferred.
- Good knowledge of relevant Jordanian legislation and legal procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with vulnerable groups.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Good computer literacy and ability to use digital communication tools.
- Good command of English is preferred.
- Willingness and ability to conduct field visits and travel within assigned areas.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:
- CV
- Cover letter
To the following email addresses:
s.mashriqi@awo.org.jo
CC: awo@nets.com
Please indicate the preferred duty station in the subject line of the email.