Job Description
Protection Officer
– Legal
(Turbah)
“Female candidates are
encouraged to apply”
Who are we?
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 6500 staff. 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 role
Overall purpose of the role:
Under the direct supervision of the Legal Aid Team Leader
(TL), the Legal Aid Officer will ensure the effective implementation of DRC’s legal
aid intervention. The Legal Aid Officer will be responsible to deliver timely,
high-quality, and effective legal aid services, including legal information and
awareness session, counselling, and support to access legal documentation) in
South Taiz and Hodeidah Governorates. The Legal Aid Officer will be responsible
for legal aid interventions in the assigned areas of operation, as well as
maintain effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including
community members, local partners, and CRA.
Main responsibilities:
Legal Services:
Ø
Provide protection legal
services in compliance with DRC SOPs and international guidelines and
standards, under the technical supervision of DRC Legal Aid Team Leader in DRC
community centers and through mobile team;
Ø
Be responsible for
conducting awareness sessions, legal counseling, and facilitating access to
civil documentation;
Ø
Disseminate accurate and
impartial information to the beneficiaries through group awareness sessions in
DRC's operation areas, selecting the legal topics in full consultation with the
Legal Aid Team Leader, Protection Specialist, and Protection Manager, and using
an AGD approach;
Ø
Undertake individual
sessions providing legal information and legal counseling as per the
established work plan;
Ø
Provide legal documentation
services through the Civil Registration Authority (CRA) office in Aden,
including issuing IDs and birth certificates;
Ø
Ensure clear communication
with beneficiaries to inform them of potential courses of action and empowering
them to pursue their chosen options;
Ø
Fill legal forms and legal
tracking sheet, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness under the
supervision of the Legal Aid Team Leader;
Ø Conduct field visits to
identify local NGOs, charity associations, social centers, and local
institutions providing support to the local population to establish a mapping
of existing legal services;
Ø
Conduct field visits to
assess the legal protection needs and concerns of the target population, with
attention to people with specific needs;
Ø
Identify individuals at
risk and persons with specific needs and refer them to the necessary services
after receiving informed consent and according to DRC criteria;
Ø Remain up-to-date on legal procedure, Yemen Law and policy
developments, and support to update legal guideline & SOPs' documents as
needed;
Ø At all times safeguard the safety and respect of the individual,
in addition to the confidentiality of his/her information and his/her right to
access services without any discrimination.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Ensure tracking and reporting of activity
data and target achievements to supervisor (Team Leader);
- Submit to the Legal Aid TL weekly and monthly reports on all Legal
activities, developments in the law context in Yemen;
- Prepare and submit weekly and monthly
work plans in a timely manner and support the Team Leader in submitting
internal reports as per schedule;
- Attend weekly supervisory meetings with the legal team and
Protection TL to address any issues and set team plans;
- Maintain the legal database updated and
consistent, and support the data analysis of legal case data in a safe and
ethical manner;
- Support the implementation of monitoring
and evaluation tools and report on problems in the implementation of the
program;
- Keep case files up-to-date to ensure
quality and accuracy of information, following DRC Standard Operating
Procedures and ensuring beneficiary’s data are protected;
- Ensure that all legal documents/forms are
archived in the SP folders and in the locked cabinets, following DRC
protocols for archiving documents.
Coordination and representation
- Coordinate and maintain constructive and effective relationships
with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders,
CBPNs, CRA, municipalities, and other service providers, in coordination
with the other team members;
- Collaborate with other DRC
sectors and NGOs to ensure a coordinated and collaborative response to the
provision of services and assistance for those benefiting from legal
services;
- Ensure up-to-date understandings of service providers operating in
the area based on available service mappings and coordination with
stakeholders;
- Maintain an up-to-date service mapping of the legal service providers
operating in the area.
Other
- Maintain positive work
relationship within the team, and promote team-building efforts in
coordination with the Legal Aid Team Leader;
- Must adhere to DRC’s
mission, values, code of conduct including respect for the principles of
neutrality, do no harm, non-discrimination and confidentiality;
- Ensure transparency and
DRC’s positive regard and reputation with communities and participate in
community outreach;
- Must treat all partners
and beneficiaries with dignity and respect:
- Any other duties relating
to the nature of the job as directed by the Legal Team Leader.
Experience and technical competencies:
·
At least 3 years of
experience in the legal sector and providing legal services in the humanitarian
sector;
·
Familiarity/prior
experience with DRC and its persons of concern (including internally displaced
persons, returnees, refugees) is a distinct advantage;
·
Excellent knowledge and
understanding of local communities, customary rules and Yemeni Law;
·
Familiarity with international
protection and human rights legal standards is an advantage;
·
Demonstrated interpersonal
skills and respect for people with specific needs and other vulnerabilities;
·
Excellent organizational
and planning skills as well as communication and inter-personal skills;
·
Punctuality and respect for
applicable rules and guidelines;
·
Strong ability to organize
work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, work independently and prioritize
work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail;
·
Excellent interpersonal and
problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
·
Willing to collaborate with
and support people from different ethnic groups and different religions;
·
Ability to maintain
confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of beneficiaries at all
times;
·
Computer/IT literacy (OS
Windows, MS (Word, Excel in particular), etc.
Education:
Essential
qualification
·
University degree in Law.
Desirable qualifications:
·
Advanced University degree
Languages:
·
Arabic – Fluent
·
English – Intermediate
Key stakeholders:
·
Protection Staff Members
·
Community members
·
Community Centre Staff
·
I/NGOs and government services
·
Civil Registration Authority
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s
core competencies:
- Striving
for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring
efficient processes.
- Collaborating:
Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
- Taking
the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for
innovation.
- Communicating:
Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating
integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of
ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of
Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and
harassment.
Contract length: December 31, 2026
Position Band: This position will be placed in the
Management (H2) band. Reports to the Protection Team Leader - Legal.
Start date: ASAP
Duty station: Turbah
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish
Refugee Council’s National Terms of Employment.
How to Apply
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: October 16th, 2025,
recruitment process is planned to start in maximum 2 weeks after the closing
date.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council,
please consult our website drc.ngo.