AMERA-Egypt Director of Legal Programming

Working under the supervision of the AMERA-Egypt Country Director, the DLP is responsible for developing and supervising effective and adequate programming for AMERA-Egypt’s Legal Aid activities. The candidate will be mainly responsible for managing the smooth operation and effective delivery of the Protection, Refugee Status Determination, Durable Solutions, and Detention services for refugees seeking asylum in Egypt.

Specifications Hours required per week: 40 Reports to: Country Director AMERA - Egypt Direct Supervision: Team Leaders of Protection; Refugee Status Determination, Durable Solutions and Detention.

Salary Range:7600-12250 EGP

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Programme Development and Implementation

• The DLP responsibilities include ensuring that AMERA’s quality standards in service provision are accomplished and providing supervision and support for all casework, with particular attention to vulnerable and complex cases; • Ensuring that AMERA’s procedures and protocols are followed in order to ensure systematic service delivery. • Supporting AMERA’s advocacy strategies by seeking opportunities to advance AMERA’s efforts; • Providing strategic leadership to staff members by developing a comprehensive plan for the Durable Solutions, Protection, Refugee Status Determination, and Detention services provided by AMERA. • Working with teams to develop clear, accurate and comprehensive systems for implementing and recording all client contact, intervention, and follow-up. • Working closely with other members of the Senior Management Team to develop increased integration of all services and the general well-being of the organization. • Providing supervision for all teams including monitoring caseloads and overall programming by organizing individual supervision with team leaders individually; • Supporting Team Leaders in emergency interventions and vulnerable clients in risk; • Analysing trends and patterns and developing new initiatives according to the teams’ capacity, community needs and AMERA’s mandate.

1. Programme Management and Reporting

• Supporting the Country Director in the development and implementation of AMERA’s overall strategic plan; • Providing monthly statistics and reports to the Country Director relating to programme activity; programming and staffing challenges; opportunities for programme development; and records on progress towards strategic plan implementation. • Overseeing the management of the budgets of the Durable Solutions, Protection, Refugee Status Determination and Detention services and to communicate budgetary needs to the Country Director and Office Manager. • Assisting in the development and implementation of the annual budget, providing departmental financial reports as required by the Country Director.

1. Staff and Interns

• Supervising and collaborating with other members of the Senior Management Team and Team Leaders as required in the recruitment, training and supervision of paid staff and volunteers, ensuring that the teams operate effectively and efficiently and provide accurate and accessible information as required; • Appraising and supporting staff under direct supervision; • In cooperation with other members of the Senior Management Team, ensuring that staff and volunteer policies are up-to-date and operational across the organization. • Identifying training needs and ensure regular training to meet the needs of staff as • well as the teams as a whole; • In cooperation with other members of the Senior Management Team, organizing and overseeing training for all new staff members and volunteers and to direct the provision of continuing education and professional development for the staff of other partner organizations; • Overseeing regular team meetings and personal supervision sessions for members of the Durable Solutions, Protection, Refugee Status Determination, and Detention teams.

1. External Relations and Fundraising

• Developing and enhancing already-established relationships with UNHCR, IOM, NGOs, • CBOs and local service providers. • Participating in community and UNHCR projects and committees in order to strengthen services and increase public awareness of asylum seekers and refugees. • In collaboration with the Country Director, liaising with donors and seek out funding opportunities. • Managing diverse funding activities, as required by the Country Director, including budget oversight, grant writing and reporting.

1. Qualifications and Personal Specifications

• English being the official language of the UNHCR Cairo as well as AMERA’s office, the DLP must be fluent in both oral and written English. Arabic is an advantage. • A Master’s degree – or demonstrated equivalence - in Law is required; experience working in human rights, with refugees and/or migrants preferred. • Knowledge and experience providing services to marginalized and vulnerable populations required. • A track record of closely supervising the work of team members and providing necessary follow-up. • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. • A demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, supervise, guide, support and discipline team members as well as cooperate with peers. • Experience in organizational planning. • Budget management experience. • Basic understanding of UNHCR's services and processes. • Supervisory experience with a diverse staff. • Experience of fundraising • Project management experience from planning through evaluation. • Knowledge of Human Rights-based approaches. • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines • Commitment to equality including gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and physical/ mental ability. • Commitment to the mission and values of AMERA

How to apply:

Please send your updated CV and a cover letter to vacancy@amera-uk.org Deadline for Applications: 29th Sept. 2012 In the subject line of your email, please include your last name and “DLP application”