Advocacy and Communications Officer At Fenix Humanitarian Legal Aid

Fenix’s vision is that every person who has been forced to flee has real and dignified access to the right to asylum. Our mission consists of three interconnected Programs, aimed at positively impacting the cases of people who seek safety, other actors providing support to asylum seekers, and the Greek and European asylum systems at large. All our work is underpinned by our holistic philosophy, providing tools for empowerment with an integrated, trauma-informed and person-centred approach that considers the general well-being, needs, skills and hopes of individuals in their search for safety.

The Role

Fenix’s Advocacy Team uses case and field based information to carry out high quality advocacy efforts aimed at affecting policy, urging governments and institutions to honour their commitments, and raising awareness of the situation in Greece. Under the supervision of the Head of Advocacy and Strategy, the Advocacy Officer will support this team with our work towards a more just asylum system. The responsibilities will include;

• Managing the advocacy side of our social media and other communication channels, aimed at raising awareness of the situation of asylum seekers to a wider and diverse public
• Supporting with drafting press releases, statements, policy notes and reports on human, fundamental and procedural rights violations in Greece and Europe at large
• Supporting the drafting of strategic litigation submissions to international and European bodies, such as the European Court of Human Rights or UN bodies
• Participating in discussions and collaborations with non-governmental organisations relating to European and Greek asylum law
• Monitor developments in the context to identify new issues for advocacy efforts
• Collaborating with our Programs Team to ensure unity and balance in our communication

Fenix prides itself for always adapting to the changing context and needs, and tasks may change during the time of the agreement.

What we are looking for

• Academic background in Law or international relations; either as a graduated or advanced law student
• Experience in advocacy in the area of Human Rights, immigration or European law is a great asset
• Experience in communications is an asset
• Excellent creative, communication, and organisation skills
• Strong professional ethics
• A person who enjoys independent working, as well as being part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Good spoken command of French, Farsi/Dari, Arabic, Somali or Greek are a strong asset
• Good computer and software skills (previous experience working with Canva or Webflow is an asset)

We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace, and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

What we offer

• Being part of a team of professionals committed to justice
• Supervision from our Head of Advocacy and Strategy
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to mental health resources
• A one year agreement
• Housing and Living allowance

Safeguarding Commitment

Fenix is committed to conducting our work with a high level of professionalism and ethical standards. Protecting the communities we work with and our staff from any deliberate or accidental harm is our highest priority. Fenix expects all staff to share this safeguarding commitment by following our Code of Conduct and Policies and attending safeguarding training.