Legal Officer– Middle East Programme

ABOUT LAW

Founded in 2013, Legal Action Worldwide is an independent non-profit organisation comprised of human rights lawyers and jurists, united in our belief that those who have experienced grave 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 teams work in/on conflict-affected and fragile contexts across 18 countries including South Sudan, Sudan, Tigray, Somalia, Lebanon, Syria, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Palestine, and Myanmar, combining national and international expertise to provide legal redress to the most vulnerable. LAW undertakes creative accountability strategies, including strategic litigation at national, regional and international levels. In 2024, we secured 206 favourable decisions at national, regional and international courts. Alongside this, we provide technical assistance to strengthen justice institutions to ensure they are equipped to uphold the rule of law and promote accountability.

Our vision: A world where all victims and survivors have access to justice, so that impunity is not a barrier to sustainable peace.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised a Programme Officer to support our work in the Middle East. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful programme by coordinating closely with multiple sub-grants and partner organisations, ensuring high-quality delivery across all project components, and while ensuring accurate partner reporting. LAW welcomes applications from diligent, detail-oriented candidates with strong organisational skills and a solid understanding of NGO sub-granting processes.

The successful candidate will be confident in liaising with diverse partners, tracking progress, troubleshooting challenges, and maintaining accurate documentation to support effective and compliant programme delivery.

MORE ABOUT THE POSITION

Where? The position will be based at LAW’s Geneva Office in Switzerland. You must have the legal right to work in Switzerland.

Duration: 12 Months on a full-time basis with possibility of extension subject to funding.

Salary: CHF 75,780 – CHF 77,052 gross per annum (based on experience) plus benefits.

Start Date: June 2026

You will also perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:

Programme

• Oversee LAW’s subgrant portfolio of subgrants, ensuring compliance with organisational and donor requirements.
• Ensure sub-grant implementation empowers partners to implement supported initiatives effectively.
• Maintain regular communication with sub-grant partners, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Provide regular engagement with LAW consultants based on the ground.
• Support partners in implementing workplans, achieving deliverables and monitoring and reporting on expenditure against agreed timelines and budgets.
• Review partner financial and narrative reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely submission.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date grant files, documentation and tracking tools, in coordination with LAW’s grants management team.
• Flag implementation risks or delays and support partners in addressing these issues.
• Assist in organising capacity-sharing activities for LAW, sub-grant partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to donor reporting by compiling partner information and evidence of results.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across project teams and departments.
• Supporting the overall implementation of LAW’s Middle East focused projects.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in law, criminal justice, human rights or international law.
• Minimum four years demonstrated experience in implementing donor-funded programming, including experience of managing sub-grants.
  
  
• Strong understanding of human rights programming. Experience working on litigation initiatives is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management or budget oversight.
• Experience preparing narrative or financial reporting for donors. Familiarity with the European Union as a donor is desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
  
• Fluency in English and Arabic is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the context in the Middle East and implications for justice and accountability.
  
• Familiarity with the volatile and unpredictable nature of working in conflict environments.
  

HOW TO APPLY

Are you passionate about supporting survivors and delivering tangible results? If so, we would like to hear from you. Please click on the link below to apply.

HR Bamboo Link: https://legalactionworldwide.bamboohr.com/careers/93

Deadline for Applications: 27thApril 2026