The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), a leading humanitarian NGO, is seeking a highly qualified Legal Aid Officer based in Santa Bárbara del Zulia, Venezuela. This role is crucial for implementing legal activities within DRC's Protection program, focusing on providing legal advice and case management to refugees, migrants, and returnees.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Protection Manager, delivering legal assistance to re-establish rights in civil, administrative, and constitutional matters. The position also involves conducting informative sessions on legal topics in close collaboration with the protection team.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Danish Refugee Council |
| Department | Protection Program |
| Location | Santa Bárbara del Zulia, Venezuela |
| Region | Latin America |
| Open to | Not specified |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Stipend / Salary | Banda I salary, HCM insurance fully covered |
| Duration | According to budget availability |
| Start date | December 2026 |
| Application deadline | 25 November 2026 |
About the Position
The Legal Aid Officer will primarily focus on area-specific legal assistance, ensuring compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines. Responsibilities include working closely with the DRC protection team to address legal needs, implementing advisory and legal services according to project objectives, and developing legal strategies for beneficiary cases. The officer will also conduct individual legal counseling appointments, gather beneficiary information confidentially, provide advice on international protection, family reunification, civil registration, nationality, social security, health, education, housing, and other civil and administrative law cases. Additionally, the role involves accompanying beneficiaries to public institutions, supporting the Protection Management in strategy development, maintaining relations with public entities, and contributing to weekly reports and team meetings.
Eligibility
- Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience as a lawyer.
- Undergraduate degree in Law, with experience in constitutional law, refugee law, or human rights.
- Demonstrable experience in legal strategy definition, case monitoring, and litigation.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Proficiency in working with tablets and computers, including MS Word and Excel.
- Willingness and ability to learn.
- Experience with standard procedures and guidelines.
- High professional ethics.
Benefits
- Opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs worldwide.
- Access to over 1,000 free online trainings and certificates.
- HCM insurance fully covered by the organization.
Documents Required
- Cover letter (max 1 page)
- Updated CV (max 2 pages, without attachments)
How to Apply
- All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV in Spanish to the DRC employment platform.
- Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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