Legal Officer (child Protection & Gbv)

IRC

Kharkiv, United Kingdom
Fully remote
Legal counselling and representation
Gbv and child protection expertise
Coordination with law enforcement and judiciary
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
  • The Protection Legal Officer provides legal support to survivors of gender-based violence and children, liaises with stakeholders to improve access to justice, and supports advocacy and legal analysis efforts.
  • This role involves both office and field work, requires coordination with multiple internal and external actors, and offers flexible working options.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal counselling and representation
  • GBV and child protection expertise
  • Coordination with law enforcement and judiciary
  • Data protection and confidentiality
  • Case management and legal documentation
  • Survivor-centered approach
  • Legal information provision

Nice-to-have

  • Capacity-building and training delivery
  • Multilingual communication skills
  • Stress resilience and empathy
  • Team collaboration and flexibility
  • Use of data entry software on tablets

Key Requirements

  • Higher education in law
  • Valid Attorney’s License registered at the Bar Association
  • Experience in legal practice related to GBV and child protection
  • Experience in humanitarian or human rights organizations
  • Bilingual in Ukrainian and Russian
  • Good verbal and written English skills preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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