Protection Assistant (Legal)

About the job

The Legal Assistant is expected to conduct legal awareness sessions for beneficiaries of DRC refer to appropriate services in accordance with client’s best interest with the aims and principles of DRC.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Contribute to the development and dissemination of informational materials in relation to civil documentation, residency, labor and HLP issues.
• Plan and facilitate legal awareness sessions to all of DRC's and partner beneficiaries in collaboration with the protection team to ensure refugees are aware about their rights. 
• Work closely with the protection team and assess legal and protection needs of beneficiaries.
• Identify and refer individuals in need of legal consultation and/or representation.
• Contribute to legal analysis.
• Inform refugees and asylum seekers about project activities and counsel them on means by which they may receive assistance from DRC, partner organizations, or the government.
• Provide regular reports to the Protection team leader on activities and numbers of beneficiaries reached.
• Maintain databases by entering new and updating information.
• Promote rights of refugees, asylum seekers and other persons of concern and ensure best possible application of international human rights standards..

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a University Degree in Law or other related field. Moreover, we also expect the following: 

Required

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar position.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel …)
• Understanding of humanitarian values and a commitment to assist the most vulnerable.
• Familiarity with international and national protection and human rights legal standards.
• Good knowledge of refugee context, as well as demonstrated ability to identify and refer vulnerable cases.

Preferred

• Prior experience in working with or coordinating with other international humanitarian organizations or governmental authorities.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: 8 months renewable based on performance and availability of funds
• Band/Level: I
• Basic Salary: 1350 USD (depending on years of experience)
• Duty Station: Bekaa
• Start date: 1st May 2019

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected]

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. 

Closing date for applications: 20^th of April 2020

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.