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USAID-funded, DAI-implemented Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF) project Organize workshops for Lebanese selected sector stakeholders on BIEE issues related to each sector, namely Manufacturing, Agro-Food Processing, Knowledge Economy and Services, Tourism and Hospitality Support local stakeholders in advancing legal reforms on Mergers and Acquisitions, Competition and Customs and Tariffs Support local stakeholders in creating and implementing standards and guidelines for the Tourism and Hospitality sector in line with the 2030 SGDs Create anti-corruption and policy frameworks relevant to the selected sectors

Prepare and host the 28 October 2020 webinar: Challenging the legality of restrictive measures implemented by states Devise and manage the organisation's litigation strategy to improve the lives of persons with psychosocial and intellectual disabilities in Central and Eastern Europe In close collaboration with national level lawyers and partners, identify opportunities to achieve strategic impact through litigation in each of the organisation’s campaign areas: independent living, legal capacity and inclusive education Develop litigation pathways and argumentation, and monitor and ensures progress of the litigation towards identified strategic goals Research European and international jurisprudence with regards to the rights of persons with disabilities Collaborate to the draft and submission of litigation cases before the CJEU, ECHR, the CAT Committee, the CRPD Committee and the CEDAW Monitor and evaluate the impact achieved Identify and capitalise on opportunities to compel implementation of judgments at national, regional and international levels In collaboration with the Impact Manager, ensure that advocacy and litigation initiatives are coordinated and mutually reinforcing

Devise advocacy campaigns, or contribute to existing ones, in all target countries, to mobilise the public and employers of migrant workers<br>Coordinate the project's information management, communication and media related initiatives, including preparation of press releases and statements<br>Prepare and contribute to needs based capacity building through seminars, workshops, technical meetings and training courses while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures<br>Undertake technical advisory missions<br>Perform liaison work with stakeholders<br>Contribute to TORs for consultancies and other contracts, monitor quality of work <br>Collect, review and analyse data, manage information and document good practices and lessons learnt <br>Draft factsheets on the rights of migrant and domestic workers in eight Arab countries (Lebanon, Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrein, Qatar, UAE, KSA and Oman) in English and Arabic

Implement legal services’ components across multiple departments and locations in Lebanon<br>Develop and implement legal programming<br>Directly supervise legal staff and consultants <br>Support Protection Managers<br>Develop effective training materials and build the capacity of IRC staff<br>Provide technical guidance to IRC staff Connect with counterparts like INGOs, local NGOs, public entities and UN agencies<br>Coordinate advocacy initiatives on legal issues of importance and concern<br>Research relevant national and international legislation applicable to vulnerable populations&lt;br&gt;Create leaflets on personal status registration, labour law and child protection legislation<br>Create SoPs with regard to the implementation of legal activities<br>Act as UNHCR’s counsel on legal issues on behalf of the IRC as a legal partner, providing legal opinions and recommendations on Lebanese administrative and constitutional law in conjunction with international norms, conflict of law and jurisdiction and HLP regulations

Identify and register asylum seekers and refugees to manage their expectations on protection, assistance and durable solutions, in accordance with UNHCR policies and standards Counsel refugees on their rights as per the 1951 Convention in conjunction with local regulations, and follow-up on individual cases Ensure quality and integrity of information captured at registration and data update Translate and interpret when needed

Subjects taught: Law, French Literature, English, History and Geography