Asistente Técnico Legal

Overview

This role provides legal guidance to participants in the “Soluciones Duraderas” program, with a focus on child protection and support in obtaining documentation, as well as strengthening participants’ capacities. Work is coordinated with multiple protection projects in Venezuela, following the sector’s theoretical, methodological, ethical guidance, and the organization’s legal protection objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the establishment of institutional relationships to promote participants’ access to rights across the organization’s projects.
• Provide legal guidance on procedures related to public identity documents, civil registry (birth registration), corrections to birth certificates, death registration, national ID enrollment (cedulación), child and adolescent protection measures, and child and adolescent safety.
• Support obtaining additional documentation that facilitates access to rights and services for participants.
• Provide legal guidance for older adults, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups who face difficulty exercising their fundamental rights.
• Advise and provide legal orientation and assistance to participants in administrative and judicial procedures to promote access to rights and essential services, in close coordination with the Legal Officer and/or Protection Specialist.
• Share information on access to rights and the administrative routes available in Venezuela to deliver an integrated, effective, and quality service to participants.
• Advocate for and support participants before institutions including: Consejo de Protección de NNA, Consejo Municipal de Derecho de NNA, Defensorías del NNA, Registro Civil, CONAPDIS, and other relevant state institutions.
• Record case information in the Case Management System to document the assistance provided and the vulnerabilities of individuals and families supported through legal services and legal accompaniment.
• Conduct community-based thematic workshops based on population needs, such as protection pathways, child protection, disability, safe mobility, and human trafficking.
• Participate in needs assessments and consultations (focus groups, surveys, among others) to prepare updated contextual reports and analyze the needs of vulnerable refugee and Venezuelan populations, including protection monitoring at borders.
• Maintain close communication with the MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) team and the Sub-Office coordination, providing updates on both quantitative and qualitative progress through statistical and narrative reports submitted on the last business day of each month.
• Prepare and organize all verification tools, including received and delivered official correspondence (oficios), photographic records, attendance lists, and any other documentation supporting legal activities and assistance provided.
• Work within the project framework and in accordance with ethical principles, code of conduct, and organizational values, maintaining program quality standards, safeguarding, and accountability.
• Collaborate in and participate in national or local events and special activities related to the organization’s work.

Requirements

• University degree in Law.
• Understanding and knowledge of the local situation and community dynamics.
• Ability to collect information objectively, appropriately, and sensitively—actively listening, paying close attention to the situation and information from diverse sources, and understanding the issues being addressed.
• Ability to communicate information effectively.
• Cultural sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Reasonable familiarity with humanitarian topics.
• Willingness to travel within the designated area.
• Logical and numerical reasoning, judgment, critical thinking, creativity, assertiveness, good sense, ability to write and comprehend.
• Self-esteem and confidence, self-control, tolerance for working under pressure.
• Ability to listen and communicate, empathy, sociability, social sensitivity, impartiality, and adaptability to norms and values.
• Planning and organizational skills; sense of responsibility.
• Ability to work in a team and in multidisciplinary settings.
• Commitment to human rights and justice.
• Oral and written communication skills in Spanish.
• Willingness to learn and incorporate new knowledge.
• Computer skills using Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), databases, statistical systems, and the Internet.
• Willingness to travel.

Selection Process

• Step 1: Submit your application
• Step 2: Initial phone conversation with a recruiter
• Step 3: Technical and/or psychowork (psycholaboral) assessment
• Step 4: Interview with the process lead/panel (virtual or in person)
• Step 5: Reference checks
• Step 6: Offer
• Step 7: Start your professional journey with the organization

Note: Some hiring and recruitment processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance through every step.

Compensation & Benefits

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Location

Venezuela. The role requires willingness to travel within the designated area.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity

• The organization is committed to protecting children and adolescents, vulnerable adults, and any other individuals from harm directly or indirectly caused through contact with the organization.
• The organization does not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse, or any form of child abuse or negligence by staff or associated personnel.
• Any candidate offered a position is expected to sign and adhere to the Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.
• Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening.
• Equal opportunity employer: all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, marital status, or political orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications were provided in the source text.