Individual Contractor– Legal Assistance (Victims of SEA)
Quick answer
The Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate is hiring a remote Individual Contractor to facilitate legal assistance and paternity claim resolution for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse for a 6-month duration.
- Role
- Individual Contractor– Legal Assistance (Victims of SEA)
- Organization
- Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate
- Location
- Home-based
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Legal
- Apply by
- 2026-06-27
The role
The Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate is seeking an individual contractor to support the 'Justice' pillar of its mandate by strengthening legal access for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). The contractor will map legal aid networks, convene multi-stakeholder forums in target countries, and develop technical guidance on resolving paternity and child support claims. This role aims to facilitate meaningful access to remedies for victims by addressing procedural and legal barriers in humanitarian and peacekeeping contexts.
What you'll do
- Map qualified lawyers and legal aid organizations in target countries.
- Establish and facilitate a multi-stakeholder forum to address legal barriers for victims.
- Develop a technical paper on best practices for providing legal assistance to victims of SEA.
- Conduct desk reviews and consultations with UN entities and national legal actors.
- Support the resolution of paternity and child support claims through strategic advocacy.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in law.
- Minimum of five years of progressive experience in rule of law and technical assistance.
- Demonstrated experience advising national legal assistance providers and pro bono lawyers.
- Familiarity with family law and paternity/child support claims.
- Fluency in English is required; French is highly desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a home-based position for a duration of 6 months.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by June 27, 2026.
What are the primary qualifications for this role?
Candidates must hold an advanced law degree and have at least five years of experience in the rule of law, including providing technical assistance to legal aid providers.
Is compensation provided for this role?
The compensation for this contract is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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