ICLA Technical Assistant (Geneina) – NRC
Job Description
ICLA Technical Assistant Sudan Geneina
| Organization | The Norwegian Refugee Council |
| Job Identification | 3857 |
| Job Category | Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance |
| Locations | Geneina |
| Apply Before | 20/12/2021, 17:24 |
| Degree Level | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Job Schedule | Full time |
ICLA Technical Assistant Sudan Geneina (National Position)
P.S: Please ensure that you fill in all details before submitting your application to NRC people (Oracle HR). Empty and incomplete applications will not be considered.
NRC resumed operations in Sudan in 2020, providing humanitarian assistance, protection, and durable solutions. Our country programme integrates all of NRC’s six core competencies (camp management, education, ICLA, livelihoods, shelter, and WASH), and provides a rapid response capacity (including for the recent refugee emergency in eastern Sudan), and thematic capacities for cash and market-based approaches, advocacy, digital modes of assistance, and co-leading various technical and strategic coordination platforms.
Role Specific Information
The purpose of the assistant position is to assist with day to day development and eventual implementation of the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Programme. The ICLA assistants will support ICLA assessments to be conducted in the different States to help develop ICLA program. In addition to this, they will be responsible for the provision of information, counselling, legal assistance and collaborative dispute resolution services to displacement affected communities. This position will involve at least 40% travel to different States.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
- Assist a range of support with the implementation of ICLA portfolio according to plan of action.
- Implements independently procedures and activities within ICLA as delegated.
- Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, in order to be most effective in supporting the team.
- 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 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.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- 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 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
- Preferable to be located in Darfur and specifically in Geneina
Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline
Email and paper applications will not be considered.
Only female candidates are allowed to apply!
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions
Duty station: Geneina
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.
About Us
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC requires staff members who travel on an international contract to the field to undergo an medical examination with our medical provider. Employees must produce a Health Clearance Certificate before departure stating that there are no relevant health concerns. If staff are unable to provide this, NRC reserves the right to terminate the Contract of Employment.
The NRC headquarters is located in Oslo and has about 280 employees. Additionally the organisation has a presence in Brussels, Geneva, Washington, D.C., Berlin, London and Addis Ababa. NRC was established in 1946 under the name “Europahjelpen” (“Aid to Europe”), to assist refugees in Europe after World War II.
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