فرصة عمل – متخصص في حقوق السكن والأرض

About the role

This is a full-time, seven-month contract position (renewable) based in Dart Azza, Syria. Fluency in Arabic is mandatory; English is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with AHA policies and guidelines.
• Implement delegated Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) aspects of the Shelter program according to the plan of action.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by program management.
• Ensure proper filing of documents.
• Ensure shelter stakeholders (AHA, building owners, displaced tenants, and/or local authorities) understand and agree to enter into and abide by AHA’s Shelter rehabilitation and security of tenure agreements. Ensure all documentation related to these agreements is available before implementation of shelter rehabilitation works.
• Conduct post-rehabilitation occupancy monitoring to ensure ongoing security of tenure for Shelter beneficiaries.
• Provide legal assistance (facilitated negotiation) to Shelter rehabilitation beneficiaries where disputes arise between them and building owners or local authorities.
• Assist in identifying other displaced tenants to move into rehabilitated buildings and facilitate their relocation if existing displaced tenants vacate the property before the expiry of the rehabilitation agreement.
• Compile up-to-date information on relevant HLP laws, procedures, and practices.
• Advocate for recognition of the HLP rights of displaced persons—particularly security of tenure—when engaging with building owners, local authorities, and humanitarian partners.
• Undertake regular monitoring and evaluation of HLP activities and contribute to monthly progress reports, highlighting technical or operational successes.
• Perform any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.

Requirements

• University degree in Law (preferred) or a degree in Social Science, Political Science, or a related field.
• Previous experience in legal assistance or the Shelter sector in Syria, including familiarity with HLP laws, procedures, and practices operative in Syria.
• At least two years’ experience in negotiating with building owners and/or local authorities or providing legal assistance to vulnerable beneficiaries.
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian or recovery context.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Proven skills and experience in report writing and representing an organization in public forums and meetings.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.

Skills

• Diplomatic and able to work under pressure with limited supervision in a challenging environment.
• Proactive, goal-oriented, and results-driven.
• Flexible and creative with excellent communication skills.