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Protection Officer (Legal)

Mosul

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

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. 


Overall purpose of the role

The Protection Officer (Legal) is responsible for the provision of legal aid services - including legal information, counselling, assistance, and representation to beneficiaries in the communities where DRC works, in accordance with DRC’s organizational mandate, and priorities.


Main Responsibilities:
 
Service Provision:

  • Disseminate accurate and impartial information to the beneficiaries through individual counselling, collective/group events, advisories, and leaflets;
  • Undertake individual sessions providing legal information and legal counseling as per the established work plan;
  • Conduct legal representative services to qualifying individuals, including for civil documentation and housing, land, and property issues. Assess whether selected beneficiaries qualify for financial assistance under the legal aid program fund to cover costs related to resolving legal issues;
  • Conduct legal protection discussions with varied target groups – using an age, gender, and diversity perspective;
  • Conduct field visits to assess the legal protection needs and concerns of the target population, with attention to people with specific needs;
  • 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;
  • Review and update case files on individual developments prepared by legal assistant to ensure quality and accuracy of information, 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;
  • Representation of DRC and active participation in the local working groups and any other meetings as requested;
  • Remain up-to-date on legal procedure and policy developments, update guideline documents as needed;
  • Advocate on behalf of clients, make direct interventions with other actors or other organizations, where appropriate;


Grant implementation and reporting

  • Produce monthly reports and support the Team Leader / Protection Project Manager in submitting internal reports as per schedule
  • Bi-weekly monitoring of protection Legal database with adherence to data protection protocols
  • Bi-weekly review of open cases using tools and case planning 
  • Prepare and submit weekly and monthly work plans in a timely manner 
  • Support the data analysis of legal case data in a safe and ethical manner
  • Responsible for the creation and updating of monthly procurement plans for legal services, submit to Team Leader on a monthly basis. 


Coordination and representation

  • Develop and maintain effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers
  • Advocate for the needs of vulnerable individuals both internally and through coordination mechanisms through evidence-based advocacy
  • Maintain an up-to-date service mapping of the service providers operating in the area 

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 with communities
  • Be available to travel between base/sub-offices/community centers/mobile centers
  • Participate in community outreach


Reports to: Protection Team Leader -Legal
 

Required experience and competencies:

  • Relevant professional experience of three (3) years in the legal sector
  • Prior experience or familiarity with DRC and/or persons of concern (including internally displaced persons, returnees and refugees.

Required education

  • University degree in Law
  • Report writing skills


Desirable qualifications: 

  • Previous experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings
  • Previous experience providing legal services

Languages

  • Fluency in Arabic is required
  • Ability to communicate and write clearly in English
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