Greece: Call for CVs GR 16/58 Legal Counsellor (Only Eu Citizens)

Call for CVs GR 16/58 Legal Counsellor ( Only EU Citizens)

Position Title:**Legal Counsellor**

Duty Station:**Various Locations across Greece (Filippiada, Redaistos, Lavrio, Thermopyles, Ritsona, Oinofyta, Malakasa, Katsika, Derveni, Kalohori, Lesvos, Samos, Leros, Chios)**

Classification:**Ungraded position, attractive remuneration package**

Type of Appointment:**Special short term contract with possibility of extension**

Estimated Start Date:**As soon as possible**

Closing Date: June 19^th, 2016

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration, and; uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.

In Greece, IOM is focusing on responding to the Mediterranean migrant’s crisis, in support of the Greek Government and in cooperation with all other agencies involved. IOM currently implements interventions within the areas of emergency, preparedness and response, disaster risk reduction, livelihoods, healthcare and psychosocial assistance, assisted voluntary return of migrants, migration and development, resettlement and repatriation, family reunification, counter human trafficking, assistance to vulnerable migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

In the framework of the emergency situation regarding the migrants, asylum seekers and refugees across Greece, IOM Athens is establishing a pool of candidates interested to join the organisation as soon as possible.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Collecting information and undertaking research on asylum and migration related issues in Greece as well as in the EU and international context;
2. Provide legal assistance and legal advice in obtaining permanent residence permit in Greece, family reunification procedure, access to labor market, the procedures to be followed for issuing identity or travel documents, welfare rights, housing, access to health care services, etc;
3. Provide support in filling in all the forms for requesting a residence/work permit in Greece and any other legal documents for the refugees
4. Provide general assistance to IOM staff when needed;
5. Research and provide counselling, inter alia, on legal and contractual issues and ensure that IOM’s activities are implemented in accordance with the IOM Constitution and other relevant provisions.
6. Perform such other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Completed university degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in Law with 3 years of relevant working experience in a similar role

Experience

• Previous experience in providing counselling to migrants and/or refugees is an advantage
• Awareness of refugees and migrants issues
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and difficult conditions.
• Good level of computer literacy.

Languages Fluency in English and Greek is required.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Accountability – accepts and gives constructive criticism
• Client Orientation – identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
• Continuous Learning – demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills
• Creativity and Initiative – proactively develops new ways to solve problems
• Leadership and Negotiation – presents goals as shared interests
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Performance Management – provides constructive feedback to colleagues;
• Planning and Organizing – sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others.
• Professionalism – Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to the relevant cultural contexts
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts
• Technological Awareness - proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions
• Resource Mobilization - establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs

Technical

• Effectively applies knowledge of legal issues within organizational context;
• Correctly frames legal issues within their regional, global, and political context;
• Effectively provides sound and clear legal advice using knowledge of IOM mandate, international and regional legal frameworks, and other relevant laws and jurisprudence.

Advantageous

• Background working with refugees or migrants will be a distinct advantage

  Other

• The position is subject to funding confirmation.

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications (CV and Cover Letter) in English, to iomathenshr@iom.int email address**,** quoting the vacancy notice number CFCV GR 16/58 by 19^th June, 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 26.05.2016 to 19.06.2016