Caseworker

International Refugee Assistance Project
Beirut, Lebanon
Posted 

Job Description

Opportunity


This is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in refugee, human rights, and immigration/international law, and to be part of a growing organization that makes an impact on the lives of refugees.


Responsibilities

  • Manage post-submission client caseload check-in schedule
  • Serve as main point of contact for clients who have updates for IRAP after the formal submission of their application to an adjudicator 
  • Conduct client screening and intake interviews, over the phone and in person.
  • Draft intake, correspondence, and other documents as needed
  • Organize/update case files and maintain client file database
  • Attend occasional trainings, capacity-building meetings, and other events relevant to human rights and refugee issues
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • BA in legal and / or humanitarian field or related fields -  MA in related field is a plus
  • Lebanese national or legal resident 
  • Arabic fluency required, native speaker level preferred
  • Fluent in spoken and written English
  • Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced and high-pressure work environment
  • Highly organized and motivated with excellent time management skills
  • Able to multitask and manage a high volume workload
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Sensitivity to client empowerment and to working with clients of all backgrounds, including LGBTI clients, survivors of trauma, and other vulnerable populations.
  • Prior nonprofit/NGO employment is a plus, especially in the international humanitarian context
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Google Suite.


Location: The candidate will work  in IRAP’s Lebanon office in Beirut.


Compensation


The annual full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $61,545 - $82,771 commensurate with experience and office location. 

 

Benefits


IRAP’s benefits vary across office locations, and IRAP seeks to offer equitable and generous benefits to all employees. IRAP’s U.S. benefits include:


Fully paid family health insurance

Retirement options

Extensive PTO (20 or more vacation days & 19 org-wide holidays) 

Comprehensive leave time for sickness

Disability and parenting (4 months of parental leave) 

Reimbursement for work from home equipment

Generous opportunities for professional development