All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization's core values dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

Role and responsibilities

The position will contribute towards the development of ICLA emergence Programme in country through technical support for ICLA related assessments and activity implementation conducted in the different States where an emergency response has been initiated. The position may include a supervisory role over ICLA project assistants, paralegals, and causals. In addition to this, the officer is responsible for overall management and implementation of ICLA activities in line with NRC and ICLA strategy. This position will involve at least 90% travel to different project implementation locations where an emergency response has been initiated.

Generic responsibilities

Ensure compliance with ICLA strategy, tools, handbooks, guidelines, and standards
Technical responsibility for implementation of ICLA activities
Technical responsibility for tracking of financial expenditures for ICLA project(s)
Responsible for quality control and monitoring of ICLA project activities
Responsible for project documentation of technical activities of ICLA project(s)
Provide specific technical support and capacity building towards project staff
Ensure relevant data collection and produce reports and analysis as required
Provide specific technical analysis and feedback to NRC representatives in coordination forums
Assess, promote, and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees/Refugees/Host community members affected by displacement in line with NRC’s advocacy strategy

Specific responsibilities

Undertake and support ICLA needs assessments and scoping studies to be conducted in different emergency situations to develop the ICLA Programme
Management and oversight of ICLA counselling and legal assistance services for beneficiaries.
Ensure proper budget monitoring and efficient utilization of funds.
Implement and develop M&E activities and ensure timely reporting of relevant activities in line with NRC guidelines.
Act as primary point of contact for legal partners/legal aid providers supporting ICLA in the provision of assistance. Ensure that partner services are provided in line with NRC standards and procedures.
Support ICLA staff to carry out regular outreach including, where appropriate, home visits to particularly vulnerable clients that would be otherwise unable to access the office or legal centers.
Ensure that appropriate internal and external referral pathways are utilized.
Represent NRC at relevant working group and other coordination forums.
Conduct awareness raising, capacity building and training activities for communities, government officials and NGOs on ICLA thematic areas.
Supervise, evaluate, and appraise the ICLA Project Assistant(s), providing technical guidance when needed.
Conduct regular analysis of the displacement situation and support relevant research to develop ICLA’s Programme.
. Assist in strategic review and identification of other relevant ICLA activities.
Contribute to the development of NRC’s Country strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities in the ICLA sector.
Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

Emergency Response Project Manager
ERRM Consortium Manager
Emergency Response Manager
ICLA Specialist
M&E Coordinator and M&E Officers/Focal Points
Support Coordinators and Project Officers (HR/Admin, Finance and Logistics)
Programme Coordinators and Project Officers in other NRC core competencies

Competencies

1. Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies:

Experience from working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge of English. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Minimum of University degree in law from a recognized university.
Minimum 2 years humanitarian experience with refugees/internally displaced persons (IDPs) at field level with an NGO or other international organization.
Knowledge of international and national migration law and policy including law relating to refugees and asylum seekers.
Knowledge of durable solutions

2. Behavioral competencies

Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect

Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

• The Job Description

• The Work and Development Plan

• Periodic Performance Review

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