Protection Intern - Legal Aid

(Yemen – Lahj)

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 Aid Intern provides temporary outreach, administrative and logistical support to approved legal awareness and civil documentation activities in DRC community centres 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.

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.
• Assist with the logistical organization of civil documentation activities and communication with community focal points and the Civil Registration Authority (CRA), as assigned.
• 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 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:

• Fresh graduate and graduation year should not be more than three years before the application date.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in community outreach, legal aid or protection activities is preferable.
• 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;
• Previous experience with NGOs or humanitarian organizations is a strong advantage.

Education: Essential qualification :

• University degree in Law.

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Arabic - Fluent, reading and writing

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.

We Offer.

Contract length: January 31, 2027

Position Band: This position will be placed in the intern. Reports to the Protection Team Leader.

Start date: ASAP

Duty station: Lahj, Yemen.

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: 23 September , 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.