Reports to: Project Manager
Duty station: Bamenda
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Availability: 15 March 2026

Main objective and Tasks
The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting Project Manager in providing legal information, counseling, assistance and representation to vulnerable persons in accordance with INTERSOS’ mandate, priorities and donor agreements.
Assist Project Manager in planning and conducting awareness raising sessions on legal issues and legislation pertaining to civilians’ protection.

Tasks:
• Support project Manager, as needed, in conducting intake interviews with beneficiaries in order to assess legal needs and provide legal counselling on the main issues identified
• Prepare cash requests and other related documentation for financial assistance of legal services, including payment of cash. Ensure that invoices and supporting documents are handed over to the designated department (e.g. admin and finance)
• Develop quality material for dissemination of legal information through outreach activities
• Provide legal information to clients on the main legal issues identified
• Bring to immediate attention any case of special/emergency needs to the Project Manager
• Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles
• Document cases under his/her responsibility on the internal legal platform/database and ensure that any progress on action plan and any significant change in client’s overall situation is timely and duly recorded
• Ensure proper and safe filing and archiving of legal cases files maintaining data confidentiality
• Prepare regularly reports on legal services provided and submit it to the Project
Manager for revision and approval
• Plan, organize and facilitate awareness legal sessions in the area of operation according to identified needs

Educational and Professional experience required
• Minimum one year of relevant professional experience
• Previous working experience with IDPs, refugees and returnees
Technical and behavioral competencies required
• Respect and a non-discriminatory attitude
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Empathetic
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to INTERSOS principles

Languages
• Local language essential

HOW TO APPLY ? 
Send your CV and Cover letter by following this link: https://forms.gle/gwgqVAXNnZDwH6Mu5 
Only CVs and Cover letters sent through the link mentioned will be received.
NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the written and technical tests.
Please apply no later than February 26, 2026, at 5 PM
HR-Department – INTERSOS
Yaoundé 23/02/2026