Fenix – Humanitarian Legal Aid is a US non-profit organization and Greek MKO, federally registered with Greece’s Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
Our multidisciplinary team of lawyers, protection officers, legal assistants, translators, psychologists and experts from different academic backgrounds, provides legal aid, protection and psychosocial services to refugees and asylum seekers on Lesvos, while advocating for a more just and equitable asylum system.
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:
Fenix prides itself for always adapting to the changing context and needs, and tasks may change during the time of the agreement.
We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace, and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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.
Please submit your CV and motivation letter through the application procedure on our website, and select ‘International Legal Officer’. We will be reviewing applications after the closing date.
In line with our safeguarding commitment, all offers are conditional on positive reference and background checks.
