ICLA Assistant (Kreneik) – NRC

Job Description

Organization	The Norwegian Refugee Council
Salary/benefits	According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions
Duty station	Kreinek
Travel	90% to IDP and returnee communities around Kereneik
Closing date	17-10-2022

ICLA Assistant Sudan Kreinek (Only for Nationals)

The Norwegian Refugee Council has an interesting and rewarding opportunity to be part of our newest country of operation – Sudan.

The NRC has recently re-registered to operate in Sudan, and is currently in country start-up phase, conducting assessments and designing the first steps of the programme. Focus will be given to people displaced by conflict, refugees, and vulnerable migrants, and potential geographical areas of work will be Khartoum state, South Kordofan and Blue Nile on a first phase, with the idea to expand to other States. 

As a priority, NRC is therefore hiring a ICLA Assistant be part of establishing NRC’s programme in Sudan. 

Role and responsibilities

The following is a brief description of the role.

• 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 in line with the advocacy strategy
• Support ICLA needs assessments and scoping studies to be conducted in different States to develop the ICLA programme in Sudan.

• Undertake analysis of the national legal framework governing ICLA thematic areas such as housing, land and property rights and employment laws and procedures amongst others in Sudan. Compile up-to-date information on relevant law, procedures and policies in Sudan.
• Conduct group information sessions, designed to raise awareness and provide information to on ICLA thematic areas
• Provide legal counselling and legal assistance for beneficiaries who require more detailed information or assistance on ICLA services.
• Support in identifying potential local partners/ legal aid providers and building their capacity to provide services in line with NRC and ICLA standards and procedures.
• Input and update beneficiary data into ICLA’s case management tools.
• Contribute to monthly progress reports on activities, highlighting any technical or operational successes and difficulties
• Adhere to ICLA policies, donor agreements, work plans, budgets and procurement plans.
• Adhere to NRC’s Human Resource, Financial, Logistics & Security policies and procedures, and coordinate with these support departments to ensure timely implementation of ICLA activities.
• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.

Professional competencies

• Experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritise responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• A University degree in law or social sciences with humanitarian experience.
• Some familiarity with Housing Land and Property, Legal identity and civil documentation, employment laws, procedures and practices operative in Sudan.
• Some experience working in the humanitarian sector and with government authorities and vulnerable beneficiaries.
• Proven skills and experience in case management and conflict resolution.
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Duty station: Kreinek

Travel: 90% to IDP and returnee communities around Kereneik

NB: All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable. 

To apply please visit www.nrc.no careers

Closing date: 17-10-2022