The Day After organization announces its need to contract aTechnical Legal Expert in Damascus, Syria. The deadline for submitting applications is April 20, 2025.
About TDA
The Day After (TDA) is a Syrian non-profit organization dedicated to countering authoritarianism and supporting democratic transition in Syria. It adopts the values of human rights in accordance with international conventions and covenants.
OUR VISION
Syrians’ rights, peace, stability, and prosperity can only be achieved through a process of democratic transition and a comprehensive national program for transitional justice that lays the foundation for justice and reconciliation. TDA also believes that local communities and civil society organizations are key actors to bring about resilience, recovery, and democracy for Syria.
OUR MISSION
Empowering Syrian civil society and influencing decision-makers to serve democratic transition and justice in Syria.
OUR GOALS
TDA identifies the following as goals that should guide the efforts of political transition:
– Supporting civil initiatives locally inside Syria and supplying them with knowledge in the areas of justice, human rights, and the political transition from an authoritarian regime to a democratic one.
– Supporting justice and accountability efforts by supporting victims of human rights violations in Syria, especially victims of arbitrary arrest, enforced disappearance and displacement, and monitoring patterns of violations and raising awareness of relevant actors and stakeholders.
– Supporting the efforts of the political transition from its position in the Syrian civil society in line with its values and objectives.
– Coordinating the efforts of Syrian civil society in the areas of transitional justice and engaging in the formulation of a political transition.
For more information about us and our programs please visit our website:
Job Purpose:
The Technical Legal Expert will provide high-level legal expertise and advisory support to the team, ensuring alignment with Syrian and international law. The Technical Legal Expert will contribute to policy-making, research, and strategic planning by drafting legal policy papers, reviewing technical documents, and sharing insights on post-conflict international experiences and the Syrian context.
Job Duration: End of 2025, Renewable upon funds availability
Duties and Responsibilities
– Provide legal advice and consultation to the team on various projects and activities.
– Review and evaluate technical papers and documents to ensure legal accuracy and coherence.
– Draft high-quality legal policy papers and research documents.
– Actively participate in workshops and team meetings, contributing legal expertise and support.
Requirements:
– A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in a similar role.
– Extensive knowledge of Syrian and international law.
– Proven ability to draft research papers and legal policy documents.
– Familiarity with the Syrian context, including legal and social dynamics.
– Understanding of international post-conflict experiences.
– Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written).
– Fluency in English (spoken and written) is an advantage.
– Resident in Syria, with the ability to transport within the resident geographic area
NOTE: TDA will finalize the selection process as soon as it finds a suitable candidate, so early applications are encouraged. Additionally, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to apply
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