Danish Refugee Council Protection Officer – Legal Jobs in Uganda
Danish Refugee Council Protection Officer – Legal Jobs in Uganda
Overall Purpose of the RoleThe main purpose of this position is to support the quality, timely implementation of legal assistance project activities in compliance with DRC standards and budgets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Coordination and Representation
Develop relationships with a range of key stakeholders including donors, Local Government and other stakeholders on this specific thematic area.
Coordinate and follow up with legal service provision and service providers.
Representation of DRC and active participation in the local working groups and any other meetings as requested.
Close co-ordination in project implementation with partners, especially UNHCR legal officers and other UN agencies and national/international NGOs, including referrals, protection gap analysis, and advocacy.
Project Development, Implementation and Reporting
Ensure the day to day implementation of the legal assistance activities
Support the preparation of refugee legal dossier in coordination with OPM and UNHCR and when applicable represent them in courts.
Ensure information dissemination to Persons of Concern on legal issues
Support and guide the development of relevant IEC materials and ensure the dissemination of main information on legal concerns for refugees and host community.
Under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader, contribute to the strengthening of the thematic area in DRC programming. Also identify legal assistance gaps with a view to generating ideas for future projects with strong impact
Support the protection assessment and ongoing risks analysis in order to design adequate integrated protection responses.
Provision of technical support to staff members in linking DRC Imvepi programme to relevant international legal frameworks, conventions, and national legal documents and articles.
Under the technical supervision of the Protection Coordinator, ensure that all the approaches and tools are developed in synergy with the overall DRC’s protection initiatives at the programme level.
Work
closely with the other programme components to maximize programme output and impact.
Ensure quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation for this related component in Imvepi.
Make sure that all the legal assistance work adheres to protection standards and principles as well as DRC guidelines and accountability standards.
Develop advocacy points based on assessment of situation and risks.
In collaboration with the Protection Team Leader Imvepi, proactively contribute to quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs and protection programming experience, and/or advocacy programs.
Professional training in Child Protection.
Experience in protection interventions in line with Refugees operation with wide Child Protection.
Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.
Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness
Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Good self-organization and basic management skills.
Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired
Education
A University degree in law, human rights or related fields
A post graduate diploma in legal practice
Languages
Knowledge of the local languages spoken by South Sudanese and Congolese refugee is an asset.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council Protection Officer – Legal Jobs in Uganda
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