ICLA Technical Assistant Bangladesh Cox's Bazar Teknaf (Bangladeshi National Only)

Assist in day-to-day implementation of ICLA activities

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Friday 24 Nov 2023 at 17:58 UTC

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Overview

Assist in day-to-day implementation of ICLA activities

You have:

  • 1 years of relevant working experience in Cox’s Bazar camp context
  • LL. B from a University recognized by the Bar Standards Board
  • Proven knowledge of Housing, land, and property (HLP) law and practice
  • Extensive experience working in the field with displaced and/or vulnerable groups
  • Oral proficiency in Chittagonian language

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contracts.

Our Ideal Candidate

The role of NRC Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Technical Assistant is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the ICLA information, communication, advocacy, and capacity-building activities.

Key Task and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in formulation and implementation of ICLA protection advocacy strategy by developing innovative and creative written, pictorial and other informational and visibility materials and preparing respective specifications and layouts.
  • Perform any other task as requested by ICLA Coordinators and PM
  • Take part in mobilization and conducting of needs assessments, studies and research using focus group discussions, interviews and questionnaires.
  • Collate information on government and NGO policies pertaining to refugees and host communities and monitor the general context through regular filed access to identify issues affecting refugees and host communities which relate to ICLA thematic areas.
  • Establish excellent relations with project participants, including understanding their needs through regular visits and frequent contact.
  • Document findings on thematic assessments and studies
  • Entry of data from intake forms and photocopying and filing of all the documents related to ICLA activities (ICLA client files, project documents, training materials etc.)
  • Supporting the provision of internal referrals from/to other NRC core competencies and conducting external referrals to other service providers
  • Support the conducting of capacity building and training activities for communities, government officials and NGOs on ICLA thematic areas.

Key Education and Skills Requirements:

  • 01 years of relevant working experience Cox’s Bazar camp context
  • LL. B from a University recognized by the Bar Standards Board.
  • Proven knowledge of Housing, land, and property (HLP) law and practice.
  • Extensive experience working in the field with displaced and/or vulnerable groups and communities and government authorities.
  • Previous experience in the Rohingya response.
  • Oral proficiency in Chittagonian language.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from qualified and interested candidates, particularly local candidates, from the Cox’s Bazar area. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

Contract period: 06 months (extendable)

Expected Start Date: 01-January-2024

Duty Station: Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary and allowances as per NRC’s salary scale, Life and medical insurance, maternity leaves and allowances, festival bonus, annual and others leave, etc.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with advocacy strategies in the context of refugee assistance? This question assesses your understanding and practical experience in advocacy within refugee contexts. Focus on specific examples from your past roles and describe the strategies you used.
What methods do you use to conduct effective needs assessments within displaced communities? The interviewer wants to know your approach and tools for identifying community needs. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective documentation and data management in your projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you built relationships with project participants? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you facilitated training for community members or officials. What was the outcome? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no