Introduction

The Right to Protection (R2P), an all-Ukrainian charitable foundation that strives for Ukraine to become a country where refugees, stateless, non-citizens, and displaced persons enjoy dignity and protection, launches the Advocacy and Legal Protection Programme funded by UNHCR to be implemented in 2021.

The Programme is aimed to provide protection and legal assistance to asylum seekers and refugees from around the world. The Programme also contributes to building a humane asylum system in Ukraine by training local judges, immigration and law-enforcement officials, and law students, and by developing legislative proposals and administrative regulations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The Lawyer as a member of the Legal Team will report to the Project Manager and work in close cooperation with other Lawyers and Advocates.

Project Implementation

• Preliminary interviews, in-depth interviews, and analysis of asylum claims in accordance with the Ukrainian laws and international refugee protection instruments; preparation of appropriate documents for asylum seekers on the basis of such interviews;

• Consultations of asylum seekers and refugees on asylum procedures in Ukraine, voluntary repatriation, resettlement and family reunion, integration procedures, citizenship issues, civic laws, and other issues of interest and concern to asylum seekers and refugees;

• Representation and translation at government and law enforcement agencies, and in other situations when this may be deemed necessary by your supervisor;

• Legal counseling of asylum seekers on the governmental asylum procedure;

• Monitoring the quality of the asylum procedure and enhance relevant professional capacities of the local SMS staff involved in first instance adjudication of asylum claims through providing on-the job training to Kyiv MS staff concerning the standards;

• Monitoring changes in international and Ukrainian legal and legislative acts related to the delivery of program services, and in maintenance and distribution of relevant legal information to colleagues and, when necessary, outside parties;

• Maintaining paper and computer files for cases counseled;

• Maintaining up-to-date information on country conditions for countries in your area of expertise;

• Preparation of reports, including statistical information;

• Participation in meetings and conferences on behalf of R2P;

• Implementation of the instructions of the  Project Manager.

Reporting & Accountability

• Produce high quality and timely reports in line with R2P guidelines within agreed deadlines;

• Comply with all relevant R2P policies and procedures, particularly with respect to child protection and the code of conduct.

Required qualifications and skills

• Higher education in law;

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in legal practice;

• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, both verbally and in writing;

• Ability to work independently and in team and to meet deadlines;

• Good analytical skills and attention to detail;

• Commitment to team work;

• Fulfil all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment;

• Cultural sensitivity and diplomacy;

• Treat all people fairly without favouritism;

We offer

R2P will offer the successful applicant:

• A contract till December 31, 2021, renewable dependent on funding and performance;

• Opportunity to work with one of the strongest Ukrainian human rights and humanitarian NGOs;

• Mentorship;

• Room for professional growth;

• Fun and energetic team;

• Respect for work/life balance.

Application process

Send résumé to [email protected]. Responses will be sent only to those individuals who were selected for the interview. No phone calls, please.

For more information about the organization, please, visit our web-site http://www.r2p.org.ua.

Applications close date

20 March 2021. If an appropriate candidate is identified, R2P reserves the right to recruit ahead of this deadline.