Title:                                                Research & Litigation Supervisor     

Location of Work Station:               Sindh (Karachi)

Type of Job:                                    Contractual

Reporting to:                                   Program Manager/Associate Director

Grade:                                                6

Responsibilities:

• Supervise 3+ Advocates for 50 SGBV cases across Karachi, Sukkur and Hyderabad
• Litigation supervision of the OSPC (including WRLP cases referred from OSPC) and case tracking to ensure complete case history is recorded by maintaining a register on cases
• Report on state of cases on a monthly basis based on Gap report indicators
• Update case law research book

• Provides content for the quarterly/annual newsletters and leads research when assigned for the SVRF project
• Ensures incorporation of a survivor-centric approach with protection mechanisms in the cases and provides regular analysis of cases to Associate Director + relevant teams (SV +Litigation team)
• Highlight risks of pursuing litigation, mitigation and prepare response strategies for SGBV cases where required
• Ensure that lawyers are apprised of latest laws/ law reform and use new strategies in litigation
• Responsible for monitoring all gender-related changes in legislation and policies at the provincial and federal level
• Build capacity of lawyers through sharing policy briefs and summary notes on new legislation and precedents
• Weekly litigation meetings with lawyers
• Meet with SGBV survivors to draft Domestic Violence Protection and Habeas corpus Petitions, etc.
• Support legal team with relevant case law research for final arguments
• Data management of SGBV cases and OSPC cases
• Support the Senior Litigation Specialist and Program Manager to increase SGBV cases
• Write and publish articles monthly that showcase program wins / lessons when and where possible
• Provide research and coordination support to the project on outputs including but not limited to WCPC analysis and DNA SoPs report
• Develop litigation bottleneck reports
• Visits courts frequently to conduct monitoring of proceedings and plugs feedback from visits into M and E reports / systems and discussions with Litigation Specialist etc
• Perform any other official task assigned by management
• Willingness to travel for field research, official meetings and conferences/trainings if and when required in Karachi and out of station

 Required Skills:

• Knowledge of the law
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Resourcefulness
• Training and presentation skills

Functional Competencies

 Professionalism:

• Knowledge of different aspects of various harassment, SGBV and gender-related laws in Pakistan
• Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources;
• Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships;
• Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences;
• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
• shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;

 Communication:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; responsive to counterparty and colleagues.
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise;
• Is willing to learn from others;
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;

 Accountability:

• Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments;
• Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
• Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
• Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;
• Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable;

 APPLICATION PROCESS

• Interested candidates may apply online latest by the 30th November, 2022.
• Please mention the position title and the city interested in the application.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for a test & interview.
• The organization reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
• For further information please visit http//www.las.org.pk.