Legal Officer

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in laws from a recognized institution.
  
• At least two (2) years of prior professional experience in a similar post, preferably with an International Non-Governmental Organization for degree holders. Diploma holders who can provide significant experience of working with refugee communities and demonstrate an awareness of the challenges in this role may be considered.
  
• Belief in human rights including gender equality.
  
• Strong communication skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities.
  
• Good understanding of International Human Rights and Refugee Law.
  
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
  
• Experience in regular report writing.
  

• Work with Community based Paralegals to support community leadership groups, especially Neighborhood Watch Committees to support advocacy at the community level along with Protection Officers.
  
• Undertake regular monitoring and visits of Remand home, Police and Prisons detention facilities.
  
• Provide legal counseling, information and available legal options to refugees and other persons of concern.
  
• Conduct legal information sessions on rights and obligations of refugees, common criminal offences and punishments, criminal justice procedures and rights of suspects/accused persons, human rights and key Laws relating to protection of refugees and other persons of concern.
  
• Conduct legal case management and follow up on legal cases with relevant authorities.
  
• Closely work with Police to provide necessary assistance to survivors and witnesses.
  
• Submit daily and weekly data, including narrative of high-risk cases to inform appropriate actions.
  
• Participate in legal trainings as directed by the Senior Protection Officer.
  
• Support the Senior Protection Officer to analyze data, highlight trends and legal protection needs of refugees and other persons of concern.
  
• Supervise community Paralegals in undertaking mediation and other aspects of alternative dispute resolutions.