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Protection Officer (Legal Officer) /Fallujah

Anbar

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Anbar
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
  • Closing Date: Closed

Protection Officer (Legal Officer)  

Anbar (Fallujah)

 

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 fulfillment 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. 
DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Algeria, Libya/Tunisia, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman. DRC has 17 offices and approximately one thousand staff members across the MENA region. Following an internal HQ restructuring, from 1st January 2018 the region is focusing on the Middle East, hence Algeria, Tunisia and Libya will transition to a new region during the course of 2018, while Yemen will join the Middle East region.

 

About the job 

The Legal Officer is responsible for the provision of legal aid services - including legal information, counsel, assistance and 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: 
General 
• Disseminate accurate and impartial information to the beneficiaries through individual counseling, collective/group events, advisories and leaflets. 
• Undertake individual sessions providing legal information and legal counsel as per the established work plan; 
• Conduct legal protection discussions with varied target groups – using an age, gender and diversity perspective.  
• Conduct field visits to assess the protection needs and concerns of the target population, with 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 centers, 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. 
• Advocate on behalf of clients, make direct interventions with other actors or other organizations, where appropriate; 
• In collaboration with the Protection Officer, prepare regular reports. 
• Promptly inform the Protection Project Manager of urgent protection cases and/or issues.

Other 

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager; 
• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq program 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.
 

 

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect the following:

Required  

• University degree in law 
• Relevant professional experience of three (3) years in the legal sector; 
• English – Written and spoken

 

Desirable 

• Prior experience or familiarity with DRC and/or persons of concern (including internally displaced persons, returnees, refugees) would be a distinct advantage 
• Report writing skills. 
• Experience of work in the UN or NGO or voluntary sector is preferred but not essential.

 

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: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

 

We offer 

Contract length: 5 Months 
Level: C1 
Start date: 1 August 2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates/ Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies

 

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button

Please note: that given the urgency of vacancy the position may be filled before the due date. 
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: 23 July 2018 

Please note: that given the urgency of vacancy the position may be filled before the due date. 
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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