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Full Time 2026-06-07 Male
Job Overview
Location
Herat
Nationality
Afghan
Category
Program
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
According to Organization Policy
Vacancy Number
APER-HR-468
No. of Jobs
1
City
Herat
Organization
Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Educational Program (AREP)
Experience
Minimum 4 years (with Master’s) or 6 years (with Bachelor’s) of relevant legal practice or support experience, including with women
Contract Duration
5 months
Gender
Male
Education
Master’s degree in Law (LL.M preferred). Knowledge of Afghan legal framework and fiqh is essential
Closing Date
2026-06-07

About Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Educational Program (AREP)

Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Educational Program (AREP) was established in 1994 as an independent non-governmental, non-profit organization, AREP's learning
experience as a development organization comes from its working association with communities in different areas of Afghanistan. More importantly, the development
and growth of the organization have been through an evolutionary process, AREP registered with the Ministry of Economy and member of Education international,
ACBER, ANCB and DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S (The International Award for Young People).
AREP is working for women, youths, children where disability is the top priority among the AREP three targeted groups in three  main  AREP  core  competencies/ 
technical  expertise,  a):  EDUCATION  (Formal  and  Informal education, b): CAPACITY BUILDING, Vocational Education Skills Trainings, Awareness Initiatives (Civic
Education, Human Rights, Anti-Corruptions, Access to Justice, Peace Building & Conflict Resolution)  and  other  trainings for aforementioned target groups]  &  c):
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT providing them assistance in multi-cultural program, government and community dialog, peace building and Rehabilitation & Small
Infrastructure) throughout Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Educational Program (AREP) was established in 1994 as an independent non-governmental, non-profit organization, AREP's learning
experience as a development organization comes from its working association with communities in different areas of Afghanistan. More importantly, the development
and growth of the organization have been through an evolutionary process, AREP registered with the Ministry of Economy and member of Education international,
ACBER, ANCB and DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S (The International Award for Young People).
AREP is working for women, youths, children where disability is the top priority among the AREP three targeted groups in three  main  AREP  core  competencies/ 
technical  expertise,  a):  EDUCATION  (Formal  and  Informal education, b): CAPACITY BUILDING, Vocational Education Skills Trainings, Awareness Initiatives (Civic
Education, Human Rights, Anti-Corruptions, Access to Justice, Peace Building & Conflict Resolution)  and  other  trainings for aforementioned target groups]  &  c):
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT providing them assistance in multi-cultural program, government and community dialog, peace building and Rehabilitation & Small
Infrastructure) throughout Afghanistan.

Job Description

Lead legal awareness activities on Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights, civil documentation, and family laws based on Afghan legal frameworks and Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh).
Train and mentor Community Legal Awareness Facilitators and community-based paralegals.
Simplify legal concepts for low-literacy community members.
Conduct community-level legal consultations (without providing court representation).
Ensure referrals to existing formal/informal legal mechanisms.
Support Monitoring & Evaluation by tracking legal awareness indicators.

Lead legal awareness activities on Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights, civil documentation, and family laws based on Afghan legal frameworks and Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh).
Train and mentor Community Legal Awareness Facilitators and community-based paralegals.
Simplify legal concepts for low-literacy community members.
Conduct community-level legal consultations (without providing court representation).
Ensure referrals to existing formal/informal legal mechanisms.
Support Monitoring & Evaluation by tracking legal awareness indicators.

Job Requirements

Master’s degree in Law (LL.M preferred). Knowledge of Afghan legal framework and fiqh is essential.
Minimum 4 years (with Master’s) or 6 years (with Bachelor’s) of relevant legal practice or support experience, including with women.
Strong knowledge of HLP rights and civil documentation procedures in Afghanistan.
Experience in community legal counselling, mediation, or dispute resolution.
Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English.

Master’s degree in Law (LL.M preferred). Knowledge of Afghan legal framework and fiqh is essential.
Minimum 4 years (with Master’s) or 6 years (with Bachelor’s) of relevant legal practice or support experience, including with women.
Strong knowledge of HLP rights and civil documentation procedures in Afghanistan.
Experience in community legal counselling, mediation, or dispute resolution.
Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English.

Submission Guidelines

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes (CV) with a detailed application letter and contact details, no later than June 7, 2026, to n.darwish@arep.org.af 
Please clearly indicate “Legal Mentor” in the email's subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be informed.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes (CV) with a detailed application letter and contact details, no later than June 7, 2026, to n.darwish@arep.org.af 
Please clearly indicate “Legal Mentor” in the email's subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be informed. Only short-listed candidates will be informed.
Submission Email
n.darwish@arep.org.af
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