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Ad title:
Lawyer
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World Vision
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Published: 11 May
/ Deadline: 18 May
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World Vision Georgia (WVG) is pleased to announce an opening for the position of a lawyer (2 positions) within the frame of the service: Provision of Social and Legal Services to Forcibly Displaced and Stateless Communities.
Early applications are highly encouraged, as we may proceed with interviews and candidate outreach prior to the application deadline.
Vacant positions: 2
Location: Tbilisi
Time frame: Full time (40 hours per week), Monday- Friday
Background Information:
World Vision is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
Recent changes in the asylum framework in Georgia have affected access to free legal representation for certain categories of asylum seekers and persons in need of international protection. In response, legal assistance services are provided to selected beneficiaries to help ensure access to justice, procedural fairness, and effective protection of rights throughout administrative and judicial proceedings.
The legal assistance provided includes legal counselling, case preparation, and legal representation in asylum and related proceedings before national authorities and courts. Particular attention is given to individuals in vulnerable situations, including children, persons with specific needs, survivors of violence, and individuals facing complex legal or procedural barriers.
Purpose of the position:
The Lawyer (s) shall provide high-quality legal assistance and representation to legal aid recipients, including refugees, asylum seekers, persons with subsidiary protection, and stateless persons in Georgia, in accordance with national and international legal standards.
Major Responsibilities:
** Providing legal counselling and assistance within the framework of national and international law regarding legal status and procedural rights of the Recipient;
** Providing legal representation within the scope of administrative and judicial procedures relating to the Recipient`s legal status, rights, and entitlements;
** Plan case representation and procedural steps, including the preparation and submission of the applications to international legal mechanisms for the protection of the Recipient`s legal and procedural rights, including the European Court of Human Rights and relevant United Nations treaty bodies;
** Identify and assess potential legal or procedural risks in each case, advising the Recipient on risk mitigation strategies within national and international law;
** Conduct legal research on national and international legal standards, jurisprudence and Country-of-Origin Information, relevant to individual cases;
** Preparing and submitting legal correspondence, claims, appeals, and procedural requests to relevant state bodies and institutions;
** Engaging in case-specific communication with relevant state institutions, private individuals, or entities as necessary strictly for the legal representation of the Recipient;
** Maintaining individual case files and managing the secure database, ensuring that all relevant documentation, procedural records, and information are accurately stored and updated;
** Keeping Recipients informed about legal and procedural changes that directly affect their pending cases or legal status;
** Performing additional legal tasks directly related to representing and protecting the Recipient`s legal and procedural rights, consistent with national and international legal standards.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
** Education
** University degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent; LL.M. is an asset);
Required Skills and Experience:
** Membership in the Georgian Bar Association or eligibility to practice law in Georgia;
** Minimum 2 years of professional experience in legal representation and/or legal aid;
** Experience in administrative and judicial proceedings;
** Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, stateless persons, or other individuals in vulnerable situations is highly desirable;
** Experience in litigation before the European Court of Human Rights and/or United Nations treaty bodies is an asset;
** Ability to develop litigation strategies and manage complex case files;
** Ability to assess legal and procedural risks and identify appropriate legal remedies;
** Proficiency in maintaining secure and accurate legal documentation and databases.
** Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
** High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality;
** Ability to manage multiple cases and work under pressure;
** Attention to detail and analytical thinking;
Language requirements:
** Excellent command of English;
** Knowledge of Russian, Farsi and/or Arabic on the level of communication is an asset;
If you meet the requirements, please send detailed CV in English (please ensure that you quote the position title in the subject line and that CV includes names and contact details of 3 referees) to: Recruitment_Georgia@wvi.org.
Application deadline: 18 May, 2026
Please add a consent statement in your CV, that if your CV is shortlisted, you confirm that the organization is open to background checks including watchdog screening.
By submitting your application materials (resume/CV and others), you confirm your consent for the company to process, collect, and store the information provided in your resume in accordance with the Law of Georgia "On Personal Data Protection, " for the purposes necessary to carry out recruitment and employment procedures.
The purpose of processing personal data is to assess the candidate`s suitability for current and/or future vacancies and to make employment decisions. You have the right to:
** Request information about what data the organization processes about you;
** Request at any time the correction, blocking, and/or deletion of your personal data.
If you have any questions, you may contact us at: Recruitment_Georgia@wvi.org
Personal data will be used only for the stated purposes and will not be shared with third parties without your consent.
If a candidate provides additional personal data to the organization (including special category data), this information will be immediately deleted in accordance with the Law of Georgia "On Personal Data Protection."
The recruitment/employment process at "World Vision Georgia" is conducted in full compliance with the Law of Georgia "On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination" and the principles of equal treatment, excluding discrimination in any form. Protection against discrimination is ensured at every stage of employment.
World Vision Georgia is an equal opportunity employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and provides equal opportunities for all candidates and employees to reach their full potential.
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