Protection Officer - Social And Legal Advocacy (rule Of Law)

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Fully remote
Legal aid provision
Advocacy initiatives
Policy development
The Social & Legal Advocacy Officer plays a key role in supporting the implementation of human rights and advocacy activities within the Protection and Rule of Law program, combining legal aid provision with research, analytical, and advocacy functions

Job Summary

  • The Social & Legal Advocacy Officer plays a key role in supporting the implementation of human rights and advocacy activities within the Protection and Rule of Law program, combining legal aid provision with research, analytical, and advocacy functions.
  • Key responsibilities include analyzing legal barriers affecting conflict-affected individuals, developing advocacy initiatives, contributing to policy development, and monitoring the legal and regulatory context.
  • IRC employees are eligible for competitive salary, purposeful job and development opportunities, English classes, online training, life insurance, medical insurance, free psychological support, and 30 calendar days of annual vacation.

Matching Summary

The Social & Legal Advocacy Officer plays a key role in supporting the implementation of human rights and advocacy activities within the Protection and Rule of Law program, combining legal aid provision with research, analytical, and advocacy functions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • legal aid provision
  • advocacy initiatives
  • policy development
  • research and analysis
  • stakeholder engagement

Nice-to-have

  • solutions-driven change-maker
  • positive professional attitude
  • flexibility and organization
  • attention to detail

Key Requirements

  • Higher education in law
  • Previous experience in local or national-level advocacy
  • Experience organizing group events, training, workshops, or roundtable discussions
  • Bilingual in Ukrainian and Russian
  • Good verbal and writing skills in English

Work Rights

Not specified

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