Assistant Counsellor

Responsibilities include: • Give general administrative support on the daily casework load of the legal officers • Conduct interviews with persons seeking the Association's assistance; • Provide translation and interpretation services as required; • Assist in the organization and implementation of advocacy and training events • Conduct preliminary legal research on various issues related to in the areas of FR interest and concerns such as refugee law, nationality, country of origin information, etc. • Organize and keep individual clients' files updated and adequately managed; • Regular reporting; • Contribute articles to FR publications; Additional Requirements: • Good Computer skills; knowledge of SPSS and/or other database system will be an asset. • Strong commitment to human rights • Previous Working experience in the human rights and refugee issues will be an asset • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including with persons from a different country and a different background such as asylum seekers and refugees • Ability to work in a team • Ability to work under pressure and under tight deadlines