Selah Vandromme
Protection Officer
Gent
Summary
A dedicated and highly motivated Protection Officer with three years of experience working in the field of asylum and migration. More than eager to contribute research skills, expertise in conflict zones, and a passion for human rights to an impactful organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Protection Officer
CGVS
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct in-depth interviews with asylum seekers, particularly vulnerable individuals, assessing their claims for international protection.
- Analyze country-of-origin information (COI) to verify the credibility of testimonies, utilizing both reports from international organizations and open-source intelligence.
- Write clear, structured asylum decisions, detailing reasons for granting or denying protection, ensuring compliance with international laws and standards.
- Provide recommendations on exclusion from international protection, focusing on different violations of international law.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the protection and rights of asylum seekers.
Social Worker
Fedasil
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Conduct intake interviews with asylum seekers to assess their needs and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement individualized case plans, ensuring asylum seekers have access to necessary resources such as healthcare, legal support, housing, and social services.
Monitor and review the progress of cases, providing ongoing support and follow-up. - Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to asylum seekers dealing with trauma, anxiety, or other mental health challenges.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including legal experts, healthcare providers, and other social workers, to provide comprehensive support for asylum seekers.
- Provide culturally competent services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Support asylum seekers in adjusting to a new country, culture, and language, offering resources for integration when applicable.
Education
Master of Arts - Middle East Studies
Ghent University
Ghent 09.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Arabic And Islamic Studies
Ghent University
Ghent 09.2016 - 07.2019
Skills
- Interviewing and Data Collection: Experienced in conducting interviews with vulnerable individuals in sensitive situations
- Research and Analysis: Proficiency in gathering and analyzing Country of Origin Information (COI) reports, legal documents, and news sources to verify claims
- Exclusion Criteria: Knowledge of criteria for exclusion from asylum (eg, participation in war crimes, crimes against humanity, or other serious violations)
- Writing and Reporting: Good writing skills, with experience producing clear and well-structured reports, including asylum decisions and research findings
- Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of and respect for diverse cultures, customs, and experiences This includes being mindful of potential trauma or fear experienced by asylum seekers
- Conflict Resolution: Managing sensitive situations with diplomacy, tact, and professionalism, particularly when dealing with individuals in distress
- Resilience: Ability to cope with the emotional toll of working with vulnerable populations and cases of severe human rights violations
- Languages: Fluent in Dutch and English; Intermediate proficiency in Arabic and French
Timeline
Protection Officer
CGVS
01.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Fedasil
01.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Middle East Studies
Ghent University
09.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Arabic And Islamic Studies
Ghent University
09.2016 - 07.2019
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