The Legal Associate assists the supervisor to prepare legal analysis required for quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern
Job Summary
The Legal Associate assists the supervisor to prepare legal analysis required for quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern.
Another important function of the position is to contribute to the involvement of the persons of concern with an office in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems.
The Legal Associate is in charge of the office's corporate legal work and advises on all matters of Labour Law affecting refugees.
Matching Summary
The Legal Associate assists the supervisor to prepare legal analysis required for quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
legal analysis
protection responses
international law
UNHCR policies and standards
liaise with state authorities
Nice-to-have
facilitating training
capacity building
advocacy efforts
risk management
Key Requirements
3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma
2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent
Law, Human Rights, Political Science certifications
Previous relevant legal related work experience
CO-Drafting and Documentation
LE-Legal Research
TR-Training - Virtual and face to face
Knowledge of English
Knowledge of Dutch
Work Rights
Must have the right to reside and work in the European Union