Protection Intern - Legal
(Yemen – Turbah)
Who are we?
The Danish Refugee Council
assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide
emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a
brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement
routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local
communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work
toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of
the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council
was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international
humanitarian organization with more than 6500 staff. Our vision is a dignified
life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are
based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality,
participation, and honesty and transparency.
About
the role
Overall purpose of the
role:
Under the
supervision of the Protection Team Leader and day-to-day guidance of designated
Protection / Legal Aid staff, the Legal Intern provides temporary outreach,
administrative and logistical support to approved legal awareness and civil
documentation activities in DRC community centers and mobile locations. This is
a support role and does not include independent legal counselling, case
assessment or management, eligibility decisions, representation, or commitments
on behalf of DRC.
Main
responsibilities:
Community outreach and activity support
- Support community outreach and mobilization using approved messages, materials and procedures.
- Support venue preparation, accessibility, privacy
arrangements, and other logistics for legal awareness and civil documentation
activities.
- Distribute approved DRC materials and communicate
information on services, schedules, locations and access arrangements;
refer substantive or case-specific legal questions to Legal Aid staff.
- Record attendance using DRC tools and
under staff direction, collecting only the minimum required information.
- Promote safe, respectful, and inclusive participation during legal
activities.
Field and
Coordination Support
- Support field visits, mobile activities, appointment scheduling and
access under the direct guidance of designated Protection / Legal Aid
staff.
- Support communication with community members on legal activities,
schedules, locations, appointments, and access arrangements, as instructed
by designated DRC Legal Aid staff.
- Support non-substantive administrative tasks and organization of activity
materials.
- Refer legal, protection, safeguarding or urgent concerns to
designated DRC staff through approved pathways.
Monitoring and reporting
·
Assist the Protection / Legal Aid team with
maintaining activity records, attendance sheets, registration forms, and other
required documentation.
·
Support data entry and filing of activity records under
the direct supervision of Legal Aid staff in accordance with DRC data
protection procedures.
- Submit completed records promptly and securely to the supervising
staff member.
- Support the verification of completed administrative forms before
submission to the Legal team.
- Report operational challenges and relevant observations from field
activities to the supervising DRC staff and participate in field
debriefings.
Other
·
Maintain positive working relationships with team
members and support a collaborative working environment.
·
Adhere to DRC’s mission, values, Code of Conduct, and
humanitarian principles, including neutrality, do no harm, and
non-discrimination.
·
Comply with confidentiality, data protection,
information-sharing and informed consent requirements in all assigned
activities.
·
Treat all colleagues, partners, and community members
with dignity and respect.
·
Participate in required induction, orientation and
on-the-job training relevant to the assigned tasks.
·
Perform other duties related to the role as assigned
by the line manager or relevant protection staff member.
Experience and technical
competencies:
- Previous
experience supporting community outreach, legal aid, or protection
activities through volunteer or internship opportunities with NGOs or
humanitarian organizations is preferred.
- Ability to
follow instructions, work under close supervision.
- Ability to
communicate approved information clearly and refer case-specific questions
or concerns to authorized staff.
- Strong
organization, accurate recordkeeping, teamwork, reliability and attention
to detail.
- Flexibility in
working overtime when needed;
- Willing to
collaborate with and support people from different backgrounds;
- Demonstrated
interest in humanitarian work and supporting people affected by conflict;
Education:
Final-year
student or recent graduate in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field.
Languages:
Arabic - Fluent, reading and writing
Key
stakeholders: (internal and external)
·
Community
members
·
Community
Centre Facilitators
·
I/NGOs
and government services
·
Civil
Registration Authority (CRA)
All
DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:
·
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: Upholding and
promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation
to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual
exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Contract length: December 31, 2026
Start date: ASAP
Duty station: Turbah.
Salary and conditions will
be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s National Terms of Employment.
Application process
All applicants must upload
a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
'Female candidates are encouraged to apply'
Closing date for
applications: Aug 25, 2026, recruitment process is
planned to start in maximum 2 weeks after the closing date.
For further information
about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.