Legal aid Officer

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Description

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• Provide high quality individual legal advice, legal assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other conflict-affected persons on their legal rights, interests and remedies in the context of conflict and displacement.
• To assist IDPs and other conflict-affected persons in obtaining information on asylum (places of residence), on the latest changes in legislation related to information and legal needs, restoration of civil documents, identity documents, documents for real estate and other documents relevant to the protection of their rights, interests and long-term solution of the relevant problem.
• Organise and facilitate awareness-raising sessions on the latest legislative changes aimed at meeting the information and legal needs of IDPs and other conflict-affected persons.
• Provide representation in court, if necessary.
• Ensure effective and efficient programme implementation, adhering to the budget and work plan.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual summaries/reports and proposals for donors.
• Participate in the analysis of legal issues for the preparation of information materials, advocacy letters, and policy briefs.
• Contribute to contextual and needs analysis, as well as recommendations/feedback on the development of new programme pathways and innovative approaches.
• Facilitate cooperation with implementing partners during project implementation, maintain database, provide monthly and weekly reporting on project activities.
• Assist in conducting legal due diligence as part of the DRС field staff.
• Coordinate with other departments in DRC to facilitate referrals and information sharing
• Provide administrative and other legal assistance to enable IDPs and other conflict-affected persons to access social entitlements, livelihood opportunities, and government and non-governmental benefits and privileges.
• Supporting the organisation of public events such as meetings, roundtables, technical working groups and participating in such events on behalf of DRС.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Legal Team Leader that are relevant to the achievement of programme objectives.
• Comply with all relevant DRС policies and procedures.

• Prepare a weekly work plan in consultation with the Legal Team Leader.
• Track and manage cases.
• Provide data for weekly, monthly reports.
• Document results of needs assessment; including preparation of reports and other relevant documents.
• Assist in keeping the archiving system up to date (both paper and electronic).
• Assist in the development of necessary forms, questionnaires and other templates.
• Proactively plan and coordinate logistical support and the movement of staff to and from different operational areas.
• Initiate purchases and ensure their execution.
• Ensure that distribution plans are prepared and provided to logistics in a timely manner.

• University degree in law.
• Excellent knowledge of Ukrainian legislation.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience, including experience in legal advice.
• Experience in non-governmental humanitarian organisations is desirable.
• Experience in public speaking.
• Fieldwork experience.
• Experience working with vulnerable groups and communities.
• Good communication, analytical, legal and research skills.
• Ability to provide quality, targeted and accessible legal advice.
• Intermediate or Pre-Intermediate level of English.
• Perfect command of Ukrainian and Russian languages.
• Confident computer and office software user.

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