International Legal 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

Many people who arrive on Lesvos do not have proper access to information or legal aid before going into their asylum interview. Based on our conviction that knowledge is the most important tool for empowerment, Fenix works to fill this gap by providing legal information sessions to asylum seekers. Moreover, we train other actors on the asylum procedure to ensure enhanced service provision. The International Legal Officer will:

• Provide legal information sessions to people seeking asylum
• Conduct outreach for the information sessions
• Arrange the logistics of the information sessions
• Provide capacity bridging training on the asylum procedure to other actors
• Support with the screening of potential new clients
• Support with background research for other teams
• Start date: 06/06/2023

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

• An independent and adaptable person with excellent communication skills
• Bachelor and/or Master degrees in law, preferably with a focus on Asylum Law. Being a licensed lawyer is a great asset
• Experience with working with people who seek asylum is an asset
• Strong professional ethics
• Positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Fluency in English. Good spoken command of French, Farsi/Dari, Arabic, Somali or Greek are a strong asset
• Experience with working with cultural mediators is an asset
• Able to self-sponsor their stay

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 and learning from our Head of Holistic Legal Aid
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to mental health resources
• 6 months agreement
• Based on Lesvos
• Fenix is able to submit the required documentation for people who join our team as part of an internship scheme with universities, bar associations or Erasmus sponsorship

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.