Resettlement Volunteer Legal Advisor, Refugee Legal Aid Program at St. Andrew’s Refugee Services 94 views1 applications


Project Description: Refugee Legal Aid Program

The Refugee Legal Aid Program (RLAP) provides advice and representation to refugees seeking recognition by UNHCR through refugee status determination procedures in Egypt and assists refugees in accessing resettlement to safe third countries. RLAP is seeking Volunteer Legal Advisors to assist vulnerable refugees in their resettlement processes.

Role

Each year, RLAP offers several unpaid internships for qualified candidates who can join us for six months. RLAP also considers highly qualified candidates who are able to commit to work full-time for at least three months.

Under the supervision of the Resettlement Coordinator and Resettlement Senior Legal Officers, the Resettlement Volunteer Legal Advisors are responsible for the provision of legal advice and representation to urban refugees in matters related to resettlement.

This includes: assessment of initial requests for assistance with resettlement; the screening of refugee cases to identify those of heightened vulnerability fitting UNHCR’s criteria, specific need, or strategic importance; and preparation of detailed written briefs addressing accounts of persecution in countries of origin in support of claims for resettlement. The Resettlement Volunteer Legal Advisors are part of a team of approximately 20 staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

All duties are carried out under the supervision of the Resettlement Coordinator and Resettlement Senior Legal Officers.

Legal and Technical

  • To conduct the screening and intake of potential clients for representation in resettlement matters.
  • To prepare resettlement referrals to both the African/Iraqi and Syrian Resettlement Units at UNHCR.
  • To maintain good working knowledge of UNHCR policies and procedures in resettlement matters.
  • To provide general legal counseling and assistance to refugees regarding their applications for registration, protection, and resettlement before UNHCR.
  • To maintain good working knowledge of the current political and social situations in the countries of origin of StARS’ clients.
  • To assess extra-legal client needs and recommend referrals to other StARS teams or external organizations as appropriate.
  • To undertake comprehensive case management practices including maintaining and updating electronic databases and records for each client, and keeping detailed notes of all casework activities.
  • To adhere to the Nairobi Code of Ethics, the StARS Policies and Procedures Manual, and the StARS Code of Conduct.

Programmatic

  • To attend and contribute to RLAP Resettlement Team meetings.
  • To build and maintain relationships with StARS psychosocial and education staff.
  • To attend one intensive week of training.

Communication/Reporting

  • To communicate regularly with the Resettlement Coordinator and Resettlement Senior Legal Officers, reporting on all major issues and developments in the field and within RLAP.
  • To submit activity reports as requested.
  • To promote information sharing within RLAP and StARS on all issues affecting the populations we serve.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will be energetic, articulate, and comfortable interacting with diverse segments of society. She or he will have demonstrated a firm commitment to human rights and refugee issues.

Essential qualifications

  • English being the official language of UNHCR Cairo and StARS, Resettlement Volunteer Legal Advisors must be fluent in oral and written English.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Well organized, self-motivated, and reliable.
  • Commitment to and sensitivity toward vulnerable or displaced people.
  • Ability to live and work in a fluid security environment.
  • Ability to work in a team as well as individually.
  • A positive attitude and sensitive manner in advocating for clients who are survivors of violence, trafficking, torture, and SGBV.

Desirable Characteristics

  • Fluency or working knowledge of Arabic or a refugee language is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of UNHCR guidelines and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the general protection situation and vulnerabilities of refugees in Egypt.
  • Knowledge of the general situation of the countries from which StARS’s clients originate.
  • Life and work experience in the Middle East or Egypt.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and brief legal writing or academic writing sample to [email protected]. Please write “Resettlement Volunteer Legal Advisor” in the subject line.

The cover letter should address your qualifications for the internship and why you are interested in working with RLAP. It should also outline any time commitments you will have outside of our office during the period of your internship (whether you are seeking to work part-time or full-time), and for what time period you are applying.

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In 1979, StARS began serving refugees through English language instruction and community support. Founded by St. Andrew’s United Church of Cairo, StARS was one of the first organizations in Egypt dedicated to improving the quality of life of refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants. Today we serve more than 3,000 students and clients annually in our education, psychosocial, and legal aid programs. Our purpose is twofold: to provide high-quality services meeting unaddressed needs of refugees and asylum seekers, and to provide a safe and inclusive space for displaced people to come together as a community. Our mission is a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for refugees in which they can exercise their rights, pursue their aspirations, and live in dignity. Our vision is to enhance the quality of life of refugees in Egypt and make their rights a reality through client-centered programs. Our students and clients come from many places, including Ethiopia, Iraq, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Eritrea, and Syria. StARS does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, ethnicity, or religion.

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Project Description: Refugee Legal Aid Program

The Refugee Legal Aid Program (RLAP) provides advice and representation to refugees seeking recognition by UNHCR through refugee status determination procedures in Egypt and assists refugees in accessing resettlement to safe third countries. RLAP is seeking Volunteer Legal Advisors to assist vulnerable refugees in their resettlement processes.

Role

Each year, RLAP offers several unpaid internships for qualified candidates who can join us for six months. RLAP also considers highly qualified candidates who are able to commit to work full-time for at least three months.

Under the supervision of the Resettlement Coordinator and Resettlement Senior Legal Officers, the Resettlement Volunteer Legal Advisors are responsible for the provision of legal advice and representation to urban refugees in matters related to resettlement.

This includes: assessment of initial requests for assistance with resettlement; the screening of refugee cases to identify those of heightened vulnerability fitting UNHCR’s criteria, specific need, or strategic importance; and preparation of detailed written briefs addressing accounts of persecution in countries of origin in support of claims for resettlement. The Resettlement Volunteer Legal Advisors are part of a team of approximately 20 staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

All duties are carried out under the supervision of the Resettlement Coordinator and Resettlement Senior Legal Officers.

Legal and Technical

  • To conduct the screening and intake of potential clients for representation in resettlement matters.
  • To prepare resettlement referrals to both the African/Iraqi and Syrian Resettlement Units at UNHCR.
  • To maintain good working knowledge of UNHCR policies and procedures in resettlement matters.
  • To provide general legal counseling and assistance to refugees regarding their applications for registration, protection, and resettlement before UNHCR.
  • To maintain good working knowledge of the current political and social situations in the countries of origin of StARS’ clients.
  • To assess extra-legal client needs and recommend referrals to other StARS teams or external organizations as appropriate.
  • To undertake comprehensive case management practices including maintaining and updating electronic databases and records for each client, and keeping detailed notes of all casework activities.
  • To adhere to the Nairobi Code of Ethics, the StARS Policies and Procedures Manual, and the StARS Code of Conduct.

Programmatic

  • To attend and contribute to RLAP Resettlement Team meetings.
  • To build and maintain relationships with StARS psychosocial and education staff.
  • To attend one intensive week of training.

Communication/Reporting

  • To communicate regularly with the Resettlement Coordinator and Resettlement Senior Legal Officers, reporting on all major issues and developments in the field and within RLAP.
  • To submit activity reports as requested.
  • To promote information sharing within RLAP and StARS on all issues affecting the populations we serve.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will be energetic, articulate, and comfortable interacting with diverse segments of society. She or he will have demonstrated a firm commitment to human rights and refugee issues.

Essential qualifications

  • English being the official language of UNHCR Cairo and StARS, Resettlement Volunteer Legal Advisors must be fluent in oral and written English.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Well organized, self-motivated, and reliable.
  • Commitment to and sensitivity toward vulnerable or displaced people.
  • Ability to live and work in a fluid security environment.
  • Ability to work in a team as well as individually.
  • A positive attitude and sensitive manner in advocating for clients who are survivors of violence, trafficking, torture, and SGBV.

Desirable Characteristics

  • Fluency or working knowledge of Arabic or a refugee language is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of UNHCR guidelines and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the general protection situation and vulnerabilities of refugees in Egypt.
  • Knowledge of the general situation of the countries from which StARS’s clients originate.
  • Life and work experience in the Middle East or Egypt.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and brief legal writing or academic writing sample to [email protected]. Please write “Resettlement Volunteer Legal Advisor” in the subject line.

The cover letter should address your qualifications for the internship and why you are interested in working with RLAP. It should also outline any time commitments you will have outside of our office during the period of your internship (whether you are seeking to work part-time or full-time), and for what time period you are applying.

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