Social and Legal Advocacy Officer
International Rescue Committee
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- Контрактная работа
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The key responsibilities outlined in this Job Description will be implemented and regulated in accordance with the Roles and Responsibilities Matrices.
- Analyze legislative and regulatory acts affecting access to legal aid for conflict-affected individuals, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), persons with disabilities, former combatants, and other vulnerable and marginalized groups.
- Identify legal barriers and obstacles to the realization of rights among affected populations.
- Monitor changes in the legal and policy environment relevant to the protection of human rights in IRC's area of operation.
- Develop and formulate advocacy initiatives aimed at improving access to legal aid and justice.
- Prepare advocacy materials, analytical notes, and policy briefs to support advocacy campaigns and programmatic efforts.
- Maintain regular contact and collaboration with government authorities, local administrations, partner organizations, and civil society actors.
- Facilitating dialogue with formal and informal local community structures to support the safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons (IDPs).
- Advocating with local authorities to ensure that information on legal procedures - including IDP registration and civil documentation - is inclusive, clear, and widely accessible.
- Collaborating with local administrative bodies and IDP councils to co-develop systems for identifying, funding, and evaluating the impact of community-driven legal and advocacy initiatives.
- Participating at meetings, working groups, and coordination platforms on local level.
- Draft reports on activities carried out, including analytical documents and recommendations for internal and donor use.
- Maintain accurate databases and documentation related to advocacy initiatives and legal assistance.
- Conduct regular field visits within the area of responsibility to coordinate advocacy activities and monitor the legal situation on the ground.
- Participate in internal team meetings, training, and strategic planning processes.
- Support advocacy initiatives by providing examples of individual cases and data on systemic legal challenges affecting displaced persons and conflict-affected individuals.
- Engage with the Legal Protection Working Group (LPWG) and other relevant coordination mechanisms to advocate for improved legal response and protection.
- Proactively identify and maintain contact points between authorities and key humanitarian actors and update the contact database accordingly.
- Participate in the weekly planning of field visits to activity locations in line with program schedules.
Preferred -valid Attorney's License (registered at the Bar Association)Experience:
- Previous experience in conducting local or national-level advocacy.
- Experience in organizing group events, training, workshops, or roundtable discussions.
- Preferred experience in drafting meeting minutes, policy briefs, and analytical reports will be considered an asset.
- Language: Bilingual in Ukrainian and Russian, with good verbal and writing skills in English preferred
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients/beneficiaries
- Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting
- High degree of flexibility and strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with ability to work with data entry using software on tablets
- This role requires office work (approximately 40%) and field work (approximately 60%).
- This role may require travel to other locations (sub-offices).
- The organization cares about staff and provides flexible working options (start early-finish early, start later-
- Competitive salary
- Purposeful job and development opportunities
- English classes and unlimited online training courses
- Life Insurance
- Medical insurance for staff and family members
- Free psychological support to employees and their family members
- 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
- Up to 10 days of paid medical leave