Protection Specialist -Legal

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  

 

 

The individual will report directly to Protection Manager. Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

 

• Technical assistance to all legal activities within the DRC Jordan Protection and Livelihoods programmes. 

• Capacity building for all staff working on projects with a legal component, including the development of capacity building plans.  

• Development of SOPs for all legal activities.  

• Establishment of legal help desks within DRC Jordan Community Centres.  

• Development of outreach material with a legal focus. 

• Provision of awareness raising activities.  

• Other tasks, as requested by the Protection Manager.  

 

• Development of tools for monitoring all legal activities, in collaboration with the Protection and M&E Managers.  

• Quality control and site monitoring to ensure that legal activities are provided in line with minimum standards. 

• Contributions to donor and management reports. 

• Development of needs assessment tools to inform program design and strategic direction, in collaboration with the Protection and M&E Managers.  

 

• Participate in relevant coordination meetings, as agreed with the Protection Manager.  

 

 

• To be successful in this role we expect you to have Minimum 5 years of experience working for an INGO in the protection sector, with a focus on legal programming.  

 

 

Required / Desirable 

 

• Degree in Law; Masters would be an advantage. 

• Experience working in an advisory role would be an advantage.  

• Experience providing training on legal topics 

• Experience working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organisations 

• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

• Full professional proficiency in English and Arabic 

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.  

 

 

Contract length: 6 month contract including three months as probation period, renewable based on both funding and performance. 

Level: E 

Designation of Duty Station: Amman 

Start date: 1 January 2019 

 

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

 

Application process 

 

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.