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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.
About the job :
DRC Libya is looking to recruit a qualified, flexible professional to work in Tripoli (but covering other locations such as Yefren) as Protection Assistant – Legal Assistance to implement DRC legal activities including legal awareness sessions and information dissemination, legal counselling, and other related tasks for Libyan and non-Libyan populations in need of humanitarian assistance.
Under the supervision of the Protection Officer – Legal Assistance, and in close coordination with other DRC Protection teams and field units, the Protection Assistant – Legal Assistance is an active member of the protection field team, involved in different field-based activities related to legal assistance. This includes providing sound and timely advice on all forms of civil documentation, delivering legal counselling, and develop materials related to access services and rights.
The position coordinates with other team members to ensure best implementation of activities, monitoring and data collection, to ensure quality and efficiency of DRC overall protection program.
Main responsibilities:
Programming & Operations:
- Under the supervision of the Protection Officer, conduct assessment of gaps in the legal needs of Libyan and non-Libyans (including migrants and refugees in Libya) and how this affects their rights and access to services making linkages to any legal framework in Libya. This assessment will be the basis of the legal assistance provided by DRC.
- As part of Individual Protection Assistance (IPA) support migrants and refugees in obtaining civil documentation via the official routes including embassies, hospitals, and local authorities.
- Disseminate accurate and impartial information to the beneficiaries through individual legal counselling, collective/group events, advisories, and leaflets.
- Carry out information dissemination and awareness raising activities among the IDP, migrant and refugee communities.
- Undertake individual sessions providing legal information and legal counsel as per the established work plan.
- Monitor and share trends for analysis of the legal protection situation and environment in all areas of intervention for all groups of concern for management, program, and advocacy purposes.
- In coordination with the Protection Officer and the Referral Officer, contribute to the development and maintenance of a service mapping of international and local legal assistance actors operating in Tripoli and Yefren areas.
Coordination and representation :
- Represent DRC to the communities including community focal points, persons of concern and other relevant stakeholders as delegated by the Protection Officer or Manager.
- In coordination with the Protection Officer and Manager, represent DRC to a range of stakeholders including individual beneficiaries and community groups, humanitarian agencies, services providers, local authorities, etc. To this end, ensure professional standards and transparent communication to build trust and collaboration with concerned stakeholders.
- Ensure that interactions by staff with individual beneficiaries and commumnity groups take place in environments and in ways that respect and promote safety, agency and dignity in accordance with professional standards for protection and humanitarian work
Reporting :
- Collaborate with the MEAL teams in carrying monitoring, evaluation and feedback activities within the target areas.
- Ensure proper use of tools and online platforms provided for effective reporting of activities and information management as relevant.
- Update case files on individual developments, properly using standardized tools and SOPs with high respect for data protection and confidentiality.
Operations support:
- Support the coordination of programme activities as they relate to logistics, administration, finance, or security as relevant, in coordination with the relevant departments.
- Ensure compliance with the relevant internal policies and directives.
As well as any other duties as may be assigned by the Protection Manager, relevant to the achievement of Protection objectives.
About you :
- 1 –2 years of professional experience in the field of Law, as a lawyer or paralegal.
- Knowledge of human rights and community development, preferably with an international humanitarian organization is an asset.
- Experience working directly with and knowledge of conflict-affected and/or vulnerable groups, including migrant and refugee populations.
- Strong skills in communication and implementing of community outreach activities.
- Familiarity with international protection and human rights legal standards, with special emphasis on women rights and SGBV.
- Demonstrated capacity to effectively represent a humanitarian organization with the individuals and communities and build trust.
Values:
- Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity, ability and willingness to work with all groups of conflict-affected population, including vulnerable migrants and refugees.
- Field-oriented attitude and strong humanitarian spirit.
Moreover, we also expect the following:
- University Degree in the field of law, human rights, refugee studies, humanitarian affairs, international law, development or any other related field
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
- Basic knowledge of French and other languages will be considered as asset
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:
- Type of Contract: National Contract
- Contract length: 6 months
- Designation of Duty Station: Tripoli
- Start date: 01 September 2020
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: 06, September , 2020
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