Advisor (Consultancy)

Terms of Reference - Advisor (Consultancy) 

About LAW 

Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) is an independent non-profit association comprised of human rights lawyers and jurists united in our belief that those who have experienced human rights violations and international crimes should receive targeted, survivor-centred, gender-competent and trauma-informed support to access the justice they deserve.  LAW’s team operates on the ground in conflict-affected contexts combining national and international expertise. We work directly with survivors and their communities, building their capacity to meaningfully engage with justice and advocacy processes. Alongside this, we provide technical assistance to strengthen justice institutions to ensure they are equipped to deliver justice and work with legislators to promote accountability and the rule of law.  

Across 18 countries LAW implements creative accountability and justice strategies, including strategic litigation at national, regional and international levels. LAW’s vision is “a world where all victims and survivors have access to justice, so that impunity is not a barrier to sustainable peace.”

Position Overview  

LAW is currently looking for an Advisor to support the Syria Programme. The Advisor must be able to work independently and remotely as well as be able to coordinate and work closely within a team. A strong network and continued ability to build networks within Syria is essential. The Advisor will be responsible for working in close collaboration with LAW’s partners and
survivor associations. They will also be expected to assist in building the capacity of Syrian lawyers and cooperate with relevant mechanisms.
 

More Details 

Reports to: Programme Manager.  

Duration: 1st September 2025 – 31 January 2025, full-time (flexibility can be considered).

Location: Damascus, Syria, with regular travel across Syria.  

Rates: Competitive rates apply. 

Responsibilities 

The Advisor must complete and deliver the following tasks to the highest standard, in line with deadlines set by LAW: 

1. Oversee coordination between LAW and its partners, survivors, and partner lawyers in Syria.

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with other NGOs, donor representatives, and government entities working on topics related and relevant to the Syria Programme and its activities.

1. Foster, grow, maintain, and advise on relationships with donors and contribute to new concept notes and full funding proposals for new projects.

1. Maintain strong relationships with journalists in Syria and assist and advise with communications and public advocacy outputs on behalf of the Syria Programme.

1. Advise and assist with planning, coordinating, and carrying out activities, particularly closed-door advocacy with relevant stakeholders.

1. Attend and represent LAW at coordination and advocacy meetings, conferences, consortiums, or other public convenings.

1. Coordinate travel and missions for the Syria Programme in Syria, including by contributing to security analysis and risk assessments.

1. Conduct open-source research across numerous mediums including social media platforms, academic and case-law databases, news outlets, state documents, UN and NGOs reports to assist in legal output.

1. Deliver memorandums summarizing and analysing research.

1. Brief LAW staff on networking, funding, and advocacy efforts as well as partner, partner lawyer, and/or survivors concerns as needed. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Fluency in English and Arabic is essential.
• Bachelors degree in law, politics, international relations, international development, development economics, or a relevant field. 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in human rights and/or legal programming with non-profit organizations, particularly within Syria.

• Track record of working with both international and local grassroots organisations in Syria is highly preferred.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with funders, writing funding proposals, and conducting monitoring and evaluation of projects.

• Strong knowledge of Syria context and Syrian politics, including local level politics across regions. 

• Understanding of Syrian culture and strong cross-cultural competency.

• Demonstrated experience of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.

• Extensive experience in logistics and planning for organisational activities with different stakeholders and beneficiary groups, including hosting meetings and roundtables, organising conferences, leading missions and travel in different regions.

• Ability to write well and clearly.

• Ability to respond to tight deadlines. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy.

• Track record of working in the legal sector, particularly legal non-profit work is highly preferrable. 

• Positive attitude to work and experience working as part of close-knit team. 

How to Apply 

Applications should include a CV and covering letter of similar work completed.  

To apply please click on this link: https://legalactionworldwide.bamboohr.com/careers/64.

The deadline for applications is 31st August 2025.  

We reserve the right to close this position earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest.  Please apply early! 

At LAW we are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues reflecting the people and communities that we represent and support. Our team includes many nationalities with diverse professional backgrounds, skills and knowledge. This enables us to deliver and understand the cultural and political contexts on the ground and to tailor our support effectively and appropriately.  

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