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On-site in Ceuta·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)

CEAR

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Our summary

Hours
Jornada intensiva all year · Monday to Friday
Work mode
On-site, Ceuta
Contract
Fixed-term
Languages
French, Arabic
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Law.
  • Professional registration.
  • Ability to detect, support teams, and propose solutions to problems based on criteria established by the funding body for the proper execution of programs.
  •  Proficiency in English, Arabic and/or French C1.
  • 3 years of experience in a similar position.
  • Experience in the monitoring, management, and technical justification of public funding projects in Spain: MISSM.
  • Experience with people in situations of high vulnerability and/or at risk of exclusion, preferably refugees/migrants. 

Nice to have

  • To have been part of CEAR as a volunteer or worker.
  • Disability certificate of 33% or higher.
  • Training in International Protection, Human Rights, gender, diversity
  • Training in Gender Equality.
  • Other languages

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Remuneration according to salary scales and the CEAR Collective Agreement.
  • 25 working days of vacation + 5 days of personal days per year (proportional to the start date).
  • CUIDA Program Social Benefits(R): free or partially discounted service package focused on physical well-being, emotional health (psychology sessions, physiology, dental plan, nutritional counseling, among others); for employees and beneficiaries.

The role

Attend to the group targeted by the project in legal matters, providing information and advice regarding international protection procedures, stateless status, and other inquiries related to immigration. Reporting to the Ceuta Center Management or the State Coordination of the Legal Service and Strategic Litigation SSCC.

What you'll do

  • Offer legal advice and legal assistance in international protection and statelessness procedures, in both administrative and judicial proceedings
  • Process and monitor international protection and statelessness files, including the drafting of necessary legal documents
  • Maintain dialogue with competent authorities in the processing of administrative and/or judicial files.
  • Develop proposals and programming for information workshops and legal advice sessions.
  • Monitor, accompany, and report information on the migrant persons attended to individually and in groups. 
  • Update records in the CEARNET internal database and any other database dependent on the program management.
  •  Prepare reports, memoirs, adaptations, and proposals for improvement of the program and the area.
  •  Manage the administrative and documentary area of the center, in relation to its scope
  • Guide and accompany volunteer and/or intern personnel assigned to the area
  •  Provide support to the Center's activities, if required by the Management of the Facility
  •  Comply with the provisions of CEAR's Security Policy and Regulations. Participate in the planned Information Security training sessions, responsibly and proactively, incorporating what is learned into the daily performance of the job. Communicate incidents through the Information Security Incident Log established for this purpose.

How you'll work

  • Start date: 16/11/2026
  • Temporary contract (due to production circumstances) until 28/02/2027
  • Working day: Full-time and Intensive
  • Schedule: M-F 08:00 - 15:00h
  • Workplace: Ceuta

Skills

  • Commitment.
  • Adaptability to Change.
  • Teamwork.
  • Planning and organization.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Relational and communication skills.
  • Negotiation and mediation skills
  • Results Orientation.

About CEAR

CEAR (Comisión Española de Ayuda al Refugiado) is a Spanish NGO founded in 1979 that defends the right to asylum and supports refugees, stateless persons, and vulnerable migrants. It operates across Spain with reception centers, legal aid, and integration programs, and is a key participant in the Spanish asylum system.

Industry
Non-profit
Founded
1979
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 31 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • CEAR is a Spanish NGO with offices and reception centers across Spain, including in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Málaga.
  • The organization offers roles in legal aid, social intervention, and reception services, often requiring Spanish language proficiency.
  • CEAR participates in the Spanish asylum system, providing a meaningful work environment for those interested in refugee and migrant rights.
  • Job opportunities are listed on their careers site, with positions in various Spanish cities, and they emphasize equal opportunities in hiring.

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  • Code: 014/262191119/26_0274_T_00
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