ICLA and Protection Assistant Yemen Marib
Ensure effective implementation of ICLA and Protection activities.
Overview
Ensure effective implementation of ICLA and Protection activities.
You have:
- University degree in law, social studies, development studies or other relevant field.
- Minimum of 3 years work experience with NGO, legal or international organization in the area of protection or human rights.
- Experience from working with protection and legal assistance projects in a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Knowledge of the context in Yemen.
- Knowledge of English and the local language.
- Experience with the Microsoft Suite.
- Handling insecure environment.
- Planning and delivering results.
- Empowering and building trust.
- Communicating with impact and respect.
Background
The purpose of this position is to ensure effective implementation of ICLA and Protection activities in alignment with approved proposals and NRC policies. It serves as a focal point for needs assessments, beneficiary selection, and project management to ensure high-quality service delivery. Key responsibilities include supporting beneficiaries, conducting outreach and awareness sessions, enhancing local authority capacity, and advocating for beneficiaries' needs. The role also involves monitoring policies affecting internally displaced persons (IDPs), documenting findings, and representing NRC in relevant clusters to promote the rights and wellbeing of affected communities.
Qualifications
Generic Professional Competencies
Experience
- University degree in law, social studies, development studies / other relevant field/ the equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years work experience with NGO, legal or international organization in the area of protection or human rights
- Experience from working with protection and legal assistance projects in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own skills/profile
- Knowledge of English
Context Related Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
- Knowledge of the context in Yemen
- Knowledge of English and the local language
- Experience with the Microsoft Suite
Behavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
- Handling insecure environment
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect
Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities
- Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
- Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
- Work with partners and stakeholders to aid ICLA and Protection beneficiaries.
- Suggest new methods and approaches to improve the quality of the ICLA and protection activities.
- Conduct advocacy related activities
Specific Responsibilities
- Ensure ICLA and Protection activities align with approved proposals, donor requirements, NRC policies, international standards, and local customs.
- Serve as focal point for needs assessments, beneficiary selection, and field implementation (subject to security clearance).
- Oversee the full project cycle, implementation, monitoring, verification, and evaluation, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
- Provide guidance and information to beneficiaries; conduct awareness sessions and capacity-building for local authorities.
- Apply participatory and inclusive approaches that strengthen community self-reliance and local capacities.
- Maintain understanding of the ICLA and Protection context, including national and international legal frameworks.
- Support the development, maintenance, and updating of case management systems and service provider mapping.
- Conduct outreach, awareness campaigns, and advocacy initiatives through group information sessions.
- Guide beneficiaries seeking legal counselling and ensuring appropriate referrals.
- Contribute to needs assessments, studies, and research using participatory tools (FGDs, interviews, surveys).
- Conduct training sessions and identify capacity-building needs for target groups.
- Assist in strategic review, monitoring, and evaluation of ICLA and Protection activities.
- Monitor policies and contextual changes affecting IDPs; collect and analyze relevant field information.
- Build strong relationships with beneficiaries through regular engagement and visits.
- Document findings, prepare assessment reports, and produce quantitative and qualitative activity analyses.
- Support awareness-raising and community mobilization activities with the NRC team.
- Represent NRC in ICLA and protection cluster and working group meetings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the ICLA and Protection Team Leader and Area Program Manager.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience working with protection and legal assistance projects in a humanitarian context. | This question assesses your relevant experience and understanding of the challenges in such environments. | Share specific projects you worked on, detailing your role and contributions to successful outcomes. |
| How do you handle working in complex and volatile contexts? | The interviewer wants to gauge your adaptability and problem-solving skills in demanding situations. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to promote inclusivity in community engagement activities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe an instance where you had to advocate for vulnerable beneficiaries? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of the legal frameworks surrounding internally displaced persons (IDPs)? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you plan and monitor project activities to ensure timely delivery? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you empower local authorities in capacity-building initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with conducting needs assessments. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |