ICLA Technical Assistant Nigeria Mubi

Join the Norwegian Refugee Council as ICLA Technical Assistant in Mubi.

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Overview

Join the Norwegian Refugee Council as ICLA Technical Assistant in Mubi.

You have:

  • University Degree in Law / Social Sciences from a recognized Nigerian university, a thorough knowledge of the application of Nigerian law in a displacement context
  • Work experience in the field of law (e.g. courts, attorneys, or legal aid agencies) and humanitarian protection, preferably with displaced populations
  • High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal
  • Fluency in Hausa and one or more other national/regional languages
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.

If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate ICLA Technical Assistant to join our team in Mubi, Adamawa State

Qualifications

  • University Degree in Law / Social Sciences from a recognized Nigerian university, a thorough knowledge of the application of Nigerian law in a displacement context
  • Work experience in the field of law (e.g. courts, attorneys, or legal aid agencies) and humanitarian protection. Preferably experience in working with displaced populations.
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
  • Managing resources to optimize results
  • High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal
  • Fluency in Hausa and one or more other national/regional languages.

Responsibilities

Generic Responsibilities

  • Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
  • Assist with the implementation of civil and legal identity, housing, land, property (HLP) rights, and collaborative dispute resolution (CDR) activities.
  • Prepare and develop status reports as required by the supervisor.
  • Ensure proper filing of documents
  • Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
  • Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities to ensure accountability.
  • Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
  • Assist officers to ensure that procurement and distribution of materials and are timely and according to procedures
  • Perform any other professional duties as requested by the officers, team leaders, coordinators or the ICLA PM.
  • Promote the rights of IDPs/returners in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific responsibilities

  • Assist in the direct Implementation of legal and civil identity activities; HLP activities and CDR activities in particular the information and counselling sessions, legal assistance and capacity building training
  • Assist In the documentation of project achievements and deliverables including compiling periodic reports
  • Contribute in the development of training materials and information dissemination materials adapted to the location and context
  • Engage in community mobilization and beneficiary engagement
  • Provide updates and contribute to an updated M& E system in the country
  • Integrate gender, protection and advocacy priorities during ICLA project implementation
  • Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line and/or technical manager.

Potential interview questions

Describe your experience related to legal aid and how it applies to the context of displacement. This question assesses your relevant experience and its importance for the role. Focus on specific experiences that highlight your skills and understanding of legal aid in displacement contexts.
How would you engage a community to promote rights for IDPs and returnees? The interviewer wants to know your approach to community mobilization and engagement strategies. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a challenge you faced in a previous legal role and how you overcame it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use to ensure documentation accuracy and organization? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you apply to promote and share ideas for improvement in the support function? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple legal and identification cases? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss your understanding of civil and legal identity rights and their significance for displaced persons. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role do you believe advocacy plays in the implementation of humanitarian projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 months ago - Updated 2 months ago - Source: nrc.no