Protection Assistant

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Description

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• Support the legal officer and case management team(s) with initial data intake of PoCs with legal concerns;
• In collaboration with the legal officer, monitor developments on the legal framework and regulations developed for refugees at the area and Country level and, where relevant, translate into Arabic;
• Support the legal officer in disseminating key legal information by interpreting and explaining procedures, legislation, and official documents to clients, and providing real-time translation for individual and group sessions;
• Assist in filling relevant documentation for individual clients;
• Assist in preparing and delivering legal awareness sessions through researching sources, preparing PPT presentations, and conducting FGDs with beneficiaries where necessary;
• Assist in preparing and facilitating thematic sessions during commemorations and other events.
• Under guidance and supervision of the legal counsellor:
• Follow-up with clients through phone calls and individual meetings;
• Ensure clear communication with beneficiaries to inform them of potential courses of action and empowering them to pursue their chosen options;Follow up with internal departments, service providers and government entities as per each individual client’s action plan;
• Keep up to date with appropriate legislation and policies regarding Syrian refugees and refugees living in Turkey in general.
• Ensure impartiality, and confidentiality of beneficiaries, at all times,
• Ensuring the maintenance and regular update of case databases and other relevant trackers.

• To be successful in this role, you must have university degree in sociology, social work, international affairs, law, humanitarian action or related field

• Minimum 1 years of practical experience in sector area working for an INGO
• Field experience
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Advanced Arabic and Turkish proficiency and English is preferable.

• Fluency in English language highly desirable
• Previous experience working in legal aid
• Experience working in the humanitarian field (preferably experience from southern Turkey)
• Experience in protection activities and/or social or health sector.
• Experience working with Syrian refugees
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to multi-task and cope with competing demands

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