Guardian Lawyer

World Vision

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bachelor's degree in law
Experience with center for social welfare
Child protection legal expertise
The Guardian Lawyer serves as a key component of protection for Unaccompanied and Separated Children migrants deprived of family care

Job Summary

  • The Guardian Lawyer serves as a key component of protection for Unaccompanied and Separated Children migrants deprived of family care.
  • Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, ensuring decisions are in the child's best interests, and acting as a bridge between the child and the protection system.
  • The role requires collaboration with the Center for Social Welfare, police, courts, and the Ministry of Security to resolve the status of migrant children.

Matching Summary

The Guardian Lawyer serves as a key component of protection for Unaccompanied and Separated Children migrants deprived of family care.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in law
  • Experience with Center for Social Welfare
  • Child protection legal expertise
  • Fluent in English and local language
  • Ability to work in high-stress situations

Nice-to-have

  • Master degree in law
  • Prior experience with adolescents
  • Experience in migration context projects
  • Socially perceptive to vulnerable children
  • Genuine care and empathy for others

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in law required
  • Proven record in child protection collaboration
  • Fluency in verbal and written English
  • Fluency in local language
  • Organizational and problem-solving skills

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Local Applicants Only

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