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Job Opportunity : LEGAL ASSISTANT

INTERSOS Cameroun, ONG Internationale humanitaire
Bamenda (Cameroon)

Job Description

Job Opportunity : LEGAL ASSISTANT at INTERSOS Cameroun, ONG Internationale humanitaire

JOB TYPES

Job Opportunity : LEGAL ASSISTANT

Temps complet

A negocier

Localisation :bamenda-region-nord_ouest-cameroun Date de publication :22/02/2026  

Catégorie : Temps complet Salaire : A negocier © Cameroun

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : LEGAL ASSISTANT - INTERSOS Cameroon, NGO

RECRUITMENT NOTICE: 01 LEGAL ASSISTANT

IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Legal Assistant Reports to: Project Manager Duty station Bamenda Type of contract Fixed Term Availability: 15 March 2026 Main objective and Tasks The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting Project Manager in providing legal information, counseling, assistance and representation to vulnerable persons in accordance with INTERSOS’ mandate, priorities and donor agreements. Assist Project Manager in planning and conducting awareness raising sessions on legal issues and legislation pertaining to civilians’ protection. Tasks:

  • Support project Manager, as needed, in conducting intake interviews with beneficiaries in order to assess legal needs and provide legal counselling on the main issues identified

  • Prepare cash requests and other related documentation for financial assistance of legal services, including payment of cash. Ensure that invoices and supporting documents are handed over to the designated department (e.g. admin and finance)

  • Develop quality material for dissemination of legal information through outreach activities

  • Provide legal information to clients on the main legal issues identified

  • Bring to immediate attention any case of special/emergency needs to the Project Manager

  • Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles

  • Document cases under his/her responsibility on the internal legal platform/database and ensure that any progress on action plan and any significant change in client’s overall situation is timely and duly recorded

  • Ensure proper and safe filing and archiving of legal cases files maintaining data confidentiality

  • Prepare regularly reports on legal services provided and submit it to the Project Manager for revision and approval

  • Plan, organize and facilitate awareness legal sessions in the area of operation according to identified needs Educational and Professional experience required

  • Minimum one year of relevant professional experience

  • Previous working experience with IDPs, refugees and returnees Technical and behavioral competencies required

  • Respect and a non-discriminatory attitude

  • Interpersonal and communication skills

  • Report writing skills

  • Empathetic

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • Commitment to INTERSOS principles Languages

  • Local language essential

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