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

CEAR

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Work mode
On-site, Reus
Contract
Fixed-term
Languages
French
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Law.
  • Professional registration.
  • Knowledge of computer and statistical programs, database management, and the Office suite.
  • Capacity for detection, support for teams, and proposing solutions to problems based on criteria established by the funding body for the proper execution of the programs. 
  • Languages: English 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
  • Other languages.
  • Training in Gender Equality.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 25 working days of vacation + 5 annual public holidays (in proportion to the start date and the distribution of the working day)
  • Social benefits from the CUIDA Program(R): a package of free or partially discounted services, focused on physical well-being, emotional health (psychology sessions, physiology, dental plan, nutritional counseling, among others); for employees and beneficiaries.
  • Remuneration according to salary scales and CEAR Agreement 

The role

Attend to the group targeted by the project in legal matters, providing information and advice regarding international protection procedures, statelessness status, and other consultations related to immigration. Reporting to the Head of the Legal Service at the Delegation.

What you'll do

  • To 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 the 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 migrants attended to on an individual and group basis.
  • 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.
  • Provide internal and external training in the legal field of international protection and statelessness.
  • Guide and accompany volunteer and/or intern personnel assigned to the area
  • Participate actively in internal and external meetings in networks, platforms, and forums in which CEAR participates. 

How you'll work

  • Start date: Immediate.
  • Contract: Replacement (temporary)
  • Schedule: Full-time.
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 15:00.
  • Workplace: Reus.

Skills

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

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.

In their own words

About the company & team

“At CEAR, we work from a firm commitment to equal opportunities, diversity, and non-discrimination, promoting safe, inclusive, and respectful work environments for all people. We reject any form of discrimination based on gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, origin, age, disability, religion, or other personal or social conditions. With a vision centered on building a more just and respectful society.”

Additional information

  • Code: 031/261121029/26_2310_S_02
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