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Lawyer- Mosul

Mosul

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Mosul
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
  • Closing Date: Closed

Lawyer - Mosul 
 
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.  
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.  
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 
In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country, and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din. 
 
 
About the job 
The Lawyer is responsible for the provision of legal aid services - including legal information, counseling, assistance, training and court representation - to beneficiaries in the communities where DRC works, in accordance with DRC’s organizational mandate, priorities and donor agreement. 
 
 
Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 
  • Keep up-to-date information and inform the protection team about new policies or regulations relevant to IDP and refugee documentation and registration and other government and UNHCR regulations, procedures that could impact on their basic rights to assistance and protection.
  • Disseminate accurate and impartial information to the beneficiaries through individual and group counseling sessions, advisories and leaflets.
  • Undertake individual sessions providing legal information and legal counseling as per the established work plan.
  • Organize, lead, participate in awareness raising activities related to legal information and assistance;
  • Attend relevant legal coordination meetings and report back to the office.
  • Guide, aid in filing complaints and advocate before judicial, administrative or other bodies, according to the rules and procedures pertaining to provision of legal services
  • Conduct legal protection discussions with varied target groups – using an age, gender and diversity perspective. 
  • With approval from the protection manager, advocate on behalf of individual clients, make direct interventions with local authorities (e.g. phone calls, letters or meetings) or other organizations (NGOs) or international organization (IOs), where appropriate;
  • Refer beneficiaries/clients to other DRC team members or other agencies offering the required assistance;
  • Conduct field visits to assess the protection needs and concerns of the target population, with particular attention to especially vulnerable persons.
  • Identify and refer Extremely Vulnerable Individuals and People with Specific Protection Needs for assistance according to DRC pre-defined criteria.
  • Conduct field visits to identify local NGOs, charity associations, social centres, local institutions providing support to the local population to establish a mapping of existing services. 
  • Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a referral pathway for protection and legal assistance, respectful of the confidentiality and consent principle and DRC Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Contribute to capacity building of local organizations and community groups on legal matters relevant for beneficiaries
  • Update case files on individual developments, following DRC Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring beneficiary’s data are protected.
  • Coordinate and maintain constructive relationships with municipalities, other local government institutions, local NGO partners, other international organizations, in coordination with the other team members.
  • Prepare activity, weekly and monthly reports.
  • Promptly inform the Protection Project Manager of urgent protection cases and/or issues.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager;
  • Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
  • Conduct duties in strict accordance with DRC Code of Conduct and the principle of confidentiality.
  • Ensure transparency and DRC’s positive regard and reputation within communities.
  • This position requires travel between base/sub-offices/community centers/mobile centers, and will also require participation in community outreach. 
 
Reporting lines 
  • Reports to: Senior Legal Officer and Protection Project Manager 
 
 
About you 
To be successful in this role we expect you to have the following: 
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)  
  • Relevant professional experience of three (3) years as a lawyer or paralegal ;
  • Familiarity with international protection and human rights legal standards, with special emphasis on women rights and SGBV, is required.
  • Full respect for client/organization confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and respect for people with special needs and other vulnerability.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.
  • Strong legal background and understanding of legal procedures
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of local communities and customary rules;
  • Excellent analysis and reporting skills;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Punctuality and respect for applicable rules and procedures;
  • Ethical and transparent decision-making;
  • Computer/IT literacy (OS Windows/Vista/Linux, MS Office, Internet etc.);
  • Independent work, i.e. with minimal supervision and under pressure;
  • High regard toward preserving confidentiality of work-related information and data;
  • Self-motivation, goal/result-orientation and team work;
  • Flexibility, creativeness, tolerance and maturity. 
 
Education:
  • University degree in law, human rights, refugee studies, social sciences or other related discipline;
  • Advanced university degree would be an asset. 
 
Languages: 
  • English (Advanced)
  • Arabic (Fluent) 
  • Kurdish (Advanced) 
 
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:  
  1. Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.  
  2. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.  
  3. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.  
  4. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.  
  5. Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.  
 
We offer 
Contract length: until 30-June-2018 
Level: C1 
Designation of Duty Station: Mosul 
Start date: 5-April-2018 
 
 
Application process 
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. 
 
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: 31-March-2018 
 
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport
 
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo. 
 
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