Legal facilitator in Desyate kvitnya, GO

project name : "Protection of internally displaced persons and population affected by conflict, expanding community rights and opportunities." >

organization : "April Ten", UN Refugee Agency Executive Partner in Ukraine

Position : Legal Facilitator. 72 hours per month

City of work : Mykolaiv region (Shevchenko community)

The deadline for submission of applications: February 11 2025

" April Ten ” - a public organization, implements the UNCC program that is aimed at improving the protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs), the population affected by the conflict by providing legal, social, psychological and humanitarian assistance, promoting changes in legislation, involvement of communities in response to response Emergencies and search for long-term decisions, in cooperation with the authorities and with the support of their potential, with a special focus on the most vulnerable groups.

NGO" April Ten "in its personnel policy applies the principles of equal opportunities and diversity. Any person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, health status 'I, or any other characteristics have equal opportunities for employment in our organization. FONT-STYLE: Normal; FONT-Weight: 400 "> Legal Facilitator works in district centers and/or rural areas and has no special legal education, but provides access to legal assistance under the guidance and lawyers, act as the first point of contact for citizens, helping identify cases that require legal assessment and facilitating access to the resolution of legal issues on the ground.

The basic responsibilities of the facilitator include :

• Defense of Dialogue and identification of potential legal issues: Identify cases that may need legal assessment by conducting communication and information; communications with clients to collect the necessary information about their situation. l>
• Ensuring contact with the lawyer of the organization: establishing contact between the client and lawyer of the organization to provide qualified legal aid; organization of online or telephone meetings between client and lawyer. style = "font-style: normal; FONT-Weight: 400"> Assistance in collecting and preparing information: under the guidance of an organization assistance to the client in collecting the necessary information for legal consideration; ensuring access to copying documents, their correct sequence and preparation in accordance with the requirements. Li style = "font-style: normal; FONT-WIGHT: 400 "> Support in the use of public service applications: assistance to the use of online applications for public services (eg," Action "or other electronic services); providing support in registration, receiving certificates , filling in forms and other processes.
• Communication with the authorities and government lines: with the consent of a citizen and consultation with a lawyer - providing assistance with accompanying a citizen while appealing to the authorities, contact with contacts from contacts with contacts from Government hotlines on behalf of clients to obtain additional explanations or information. "FONT-STYLE: Normal; FONT-WIGHT: 400 "> Information Sharing: Redirection and Provision of Information on Current Services and Protection issues provided by the organization in agreement with the United Nations Agency for Refugees
• Reporting: Providing a descriptive report on quantitative and qualitative results. FONT-Weight: 400 ">

  Important !!! Facilitators provide free of charge initial information, counseling and support to citizens, in accordance with the checklist (control list) and lawyer's recommendations -Motors identify cases that require legal assessment and associate citizens with lawyers of the organization. > E excludes the possibility of direct appeal to the organization of legal assistance through other communication channels, such as website, hotline, etc.

  Candidate Requirements:

  • Education -Secondary Special or Higher Education of Humanitarian Direction (Preference is given to candidates from education in the fields of social work, psychology, law, pedagogy or related disciplines). style = "font-style: normal; FONT-Weight: 400 "> accommodation in the district center or rural area of ​​the region where activities are planned. FONT-Weight: 400 "> Communication Skills -The ability to communicate, listen and explain, orientation to clients. FONT-Weight: 400 "> high level of empathy and the ability to support the clientIn difficult life situations. to everyone's rights. .
  • Lack of civil service experience or work in public authorities. FONT-STYLE: NORMAL; Style: Normal; FONT-Weight: 400 "> Basic Digital Literacy -Working with online resources, mobile applications, e-mail and other means of communication for coordination with lawyers and government agencies. style = "font-style: normal; FONT-Weight: 400 "> Ready to study and mastering the basics of legal protection for the provision of initial information to clients and skills of cooperation with professional lawyers. FONT-Weight: 400 "> Free Knowledge of Ukrainian.

  Provision of Services will be under a civil law contract . FONT-Weight: 400 "> Requirements:

  • Higher Education: Jurisprudence, Psychology, Sociology, Pedagogy, Social Development or Other Real. FONT-WIGHT: 400 "> Working in the social sphere.
  • awareness of the protection of children and social work, the specifics of children's work for children, social services and social protection centers. FONT-Weight: 400 "> Knowledge of legislation in the field of protection of children and social protection;
  • Experience with children, families and socially disadvantaged sections of the population. FONT-WIGHT: 400 "> Occupational experience in the non-governmental sector is an additional advantage.
  • Ability to work with databases, prepare reporting documents.
  • Confident PCI. FONT-Weight: 400 "> English proficiency will be an additional advantage but is not required. FONT-Weight: 400 "> Skills Required:
    • Ability to listen to understand the needs, requirements and preferences of persons and interestedthem sides of the project.
    • Written and oral communication skills to effectively advise, negotiate and report.
    • stress resistance and psychological maturity to work with vulnerable categories of citizens. 
    • Tolerant behavior for respect for people of different cultures, age, gender, races, religions, traditions. "FONT-STYLE: NORMAL; FONT-WIGHT: 400"> negotiation skills in order to facilitate processes with interested parties of the project that have different levels : Normal; Critical thinking to objectively analyze the needs and benefits and find the best solution. >:

      Resume and motivation letter must be sent to [email protected] on the theme: "Legal Facilitator (Mykolaiv Region/Community)".

      Application deadline: February 11, 2025. Applications submitted later are not accepted. FONT-Weight: 400 "> If you have additional vacancy questions, contact us through email: [email protected]