- Coordinate youth and legal aid support activities both in center and community levels.
- Ensure the proper implementation of capacity building trainings to refugee community structures and concerned partners both in youth empowerment and legal aid support trainings.
- Provide close follow up and monitoring for outdoor and indoor recreational and skill building activities.
- Strengthen social cohesion through youth engagement activities in the refugee camp and in the host community as well.
- Assess the needs for justice in Okugo refugee camp and ensure the service provision with proper linkages.
- Ensure proper implementation of Legal aid support services focused on legal counselling, legal assistant, legal representation and financial legal assistance activities.
- Contribute on enhancing customary dispute resolution techniques for and between refugees and host communities including conflict management, mediation, negotiation and reconciliation.
- Create strong collaboration with nearby universities law faculties to work together on legal aid support services in Okugo refugee camp and surrounding host communities.
- Strengthen traditional court systems in collaboration with refugee RCC, ‘Shurta’, religious leaders and with monitoring agents.
- Ensure all component of the action adhere to protection standards and principles as well DRC guidelines and accountability standard.
Job Requirements
- BA degree in Psychology, Law, Sociology, social work, social sciences or other related fields
- Previous 3 years of experience working with youth, women and vulnerable children and adolescents- preferable in refugee settings.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with empathy and respect
- Good communication skills and ability to conduct training on Youth empowerment and legal aid support and related issues.
- Demonstrated understanding of gender, protection, and human rights
- Minimum university degree in Psychology, Law, sociology, social work and related fields.
- Preferred: previous experience on youth empowerment and legal aid supports.
- Excellent verbal and written proficiency in Amharic and English;
- Proficiency in local languages, such as Anuak or Murle will be an advantage
- Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
- Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values
More Information
- Address Dima, Gambela
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10
- Qualification BA/BSc