Fenix’s vision is that every person who has been forced to flee has real and dignified access to the right to asylum. Our mission consists of three interconnected Programs, aimed at positively impacting the cases of people who seek safety, other actors providing support to asylum seekers, and the Greek and European asylum systems at large. All our work is underpinned by our holistic philosophy, providing tools for empowerment with an integrated, trauma-informed and person-centred approach that considers the general well-being, needs, skills and hopes of individuals in their search for safety.
Every individual has the right to live in safety and freedom, and to seek protection elsewhere if they face persecution and violence in their country of origin. In the EU, this fundamental right has become increasingly inaccessible due to years of policies and practices designed to erode fair, effective, and humane asylum systems. These measures have created substantial obstacles for those seeking recognition as refugees and a safe place to rebuild their lives. In Greece, a major challenge for people with asylum claims is the lack of access to information about the asylum process. This makes it difficult to navigate procedures, while creating stress and anxiety. Moreover, without a clear understanding of their rights, individuals struggle to effectively advocate for themselves, leaving them more at risk of rights violations and rejections of their claims. In addressing this, we offer essential information and practical guidance about the asylum procedure in support of the legal empowerment of people who seek safety. The role of Legal Officer is part of our Legal Empowerment project on Lesvos. Under the supervision of the Head of Program and Senior Legal Officer, the role consists of the following responsibilities:
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 where everyone feels valued, safe and respected. We strongly encourage people with a refugee background, and people from the LGBTQ+ community to apply.
Fenix is committed to conducting our work with a high level of professionalism and ethical standards. We are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. Protecting the communities we work with and our staff from any deliberate or accidental harm is our highest priority. Fenix expects all staff, including volunteers, to share this commitment by following our Code of Conduct and Policies and attending our internal training.
We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. For this reason, this post is subject to a range of vetting checks including satisfactory references and a criminal records disclosure. Staff might also be requested to complete a self declaration on PSEA.
Please click on 'Apply' below, select ‘Legal Officer’ and follow the steps. Please note that loading the form may take some time. We will review applications after the application deadline and get back to all candidates within 2 weeks.
In line with our safeguarding commitment, all offers are conditional on positive reference and background checks.
