POSITION TITLE: Legal and Protection Officer
JOB LOCATION: Al-Mukha with regular field travel to the Dhubab, and Al-Khawkhah  
REPORT TO: Project Manager
ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: 19/10/2024

ABOUT FMF: 

The Field Medical Foundation (FMF) has been operating in Yemen for since 2012 during even the most dangerous peak of the conflict in the region. Our staff of dedicated professionals and passionate volunteers are the helping hand that delivers aid from local and/or international partners to those who require it the most, in a country that was already suffering before the war. Today we have helped humanitarian aid reach the hands of more than 9 million vulnerable people in Yemen to help them not only to survive but also to rebuild their lives. We aim to provide a comprehensive approach to providing aid through interventions, which is why we work in almost all sectors of international emergency relief.
*FMF provides work environment which is free of sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination, and all forms of harassment and abuse of the foundation.
*We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children and adults’ beneficiaries are allowed to join our organization so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults’ beneficiaries from abuse.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES:

The project aims to contribute to a favorable protection environment for refugees and asylum seekers in South Yemen by supporting refugee documentation, enhancing coordination with local authorities, providing comprehensive legal services, offering individual and collective response services for vulnerable individuals, promoting community-based protection mechanisms, and strengthening the resilience of persons with specific needs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Law and Protection Officer is responsible for facilitating communication and collaboration with Local Authorities to ensure the effective implementation of activities, engaging in legal awareness sessions for Refugees and Asylum Seekers, conducting regular visits to refugees including those in detention facilities, advocating for refugee rights with Local Authorities, organizing field visits and assessments, providing individual counseling and referrals, updating service mapping for efficient referral mechanisms, and preparing regular reports.

POSITION DESCRIPTION/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly liaise and coordinate with Local Authorities, including meetings for smooth implementation.
• Participate in legal awareness sessions for Refugees and Asylum Seekers as well as police and local authorities and security establishments where relevant.
• Undertake regular follow-up visits to refugees; including in detention facilities in police stations when needed.
• Conduct advocacy sessions for the Local Authorities about the refugee's detention.
• Conduct field visits to meet with persons of concern conducting Household assessment.
• Conduct meetings and workshops/training for the local authorities.
• Detect, counsel, and follow up individual cases identified during assessment, and assess their needs for necessary and appropriate referrals to assistance. 
• Regulatory support in updating Service Mapping to timely undertake referral mechanisms, including links with Service Providers and other stakeholders in the area.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports to share with the supervisor.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• A university degree in Law Human Rights, International Law, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience working with I/NGOs in Refugees protection, with prior project management experience.
• Flexible to field site travel and overnight stays in areas of intervention, and willing to learn quickly and follow technical guidance to adapt to project demands and achieve quality results. 
• Ability and willingness to network with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience in providing training and support to local authorities, and a good foundation of monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Experience in supervising staff in challenging situations, carrying out awareness-raising sessions, protection monitoring, analyzing information provided, and drafting reports.
• Native Arabic and strong English skills are essential.
• Strong knowledge and skills of computers.
• Respect the confidentiality of data and information
• Ability to deal with heavy work pressure.

NOTE: Applicants are requested to apply as soon as possible; the interviews will be done in a rolling basis.

• The deadline for receiving applications is Saturday, October 19, 2024 
• Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by (CLICKING HERE) 
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Published Date: 15/10/2024