Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.

DRC Ukraine is looking for a highly qualified Protection Officer (Legal Analyst) based in Kyiv.

Overall purpose of the role

In coordination and under the technical guidance of the Project Lead on Legal Analysis, design and lead advocacy interventions and legal analysis under the project.

Sector responsibilities: Advocacy for the rights of displaced people in their context of displacement, child protection initiatives, land & property rights, registration, administrative and other social protection services for the internally displaced and other conflict-affected population of Ukraine, monitoring of rights and rights awareness-raising.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Programming & Operations

Research and analyze law, by-laws, judicial and administrative practices on issues relevant for DRC-HDP program operations.
Draft legal and information materials including position papers, briefing notes and leaflets
Organize and facilitate roundtables/workshops/conferences on legal and refugee-protection issues on central and field levels
Contribute legal input for proposals and reports to donors and authorities
Contribute legal analysis for DRC legal alert and other project documents and tools.
Facilitate training, on thematic legal issues including asylum seekers and refugee and HLP rights, when necessary, for lawyers, local government and CSO actors at field and central levels.
Write thematic report on protection of rights of IDPs, conflict affected persons, people on move, and asylum seekers.

Coordination and representation

Collaborate with field lawyers to conduct pilot cases and strategic litigation
Attend thematic meetings, collaborate and coordinate with Protection Cluster on advocacy issues
Ensure integration with other DRC programs
Support the team in carrying out monitoring and evaluation exercises

Required experience and competencies

Minimum 2 years of practical experience in legal sector
Degree in law from a reputable university
Field experience
Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent English proficiency, fluency in Russian and Ukrainian

We offer:

Contract length: 3 months (extension subject to funding)

Level H

Start date: ASAP

The application is open for Ukraine citizens only. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

Application process

All applicants must send 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****: November 13, 2022

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.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with legal research related to refugee protection?	The interviewer wants to assess your practical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of law.	Summarize specific projects or cases you've worked on, detailing your research process and outcomes.
How would you handle a situation where legal guidelines conflict with ethical considerations?	This question gauges your understanding of the balance between law and ethics in humanitarian contexts.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a successful advocacy initiative you led?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you employ to engage and train local stakeholders on legal issues?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you faced a challenge in coordinating with other organizations and how you resolved it.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.