The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation. We provide assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. What is NRC? NRC promotes and protects the rights of refugees and people who have been displaced within their own country. We take action during situtations of armed conflict, and engage in other contextes where our competences will add value. The majority of our 5000 staff members are national employees in NRC’s projects in around 25 countries worldwide. All our projects are supervised by the NRC Head Office in Oslo. NRC was established in 1946 under the name Aid to Europe, to assist refugees in Europe after World War II. Today NRC is organised as an independent, private foundation. We cooperate closely with the UN and other humanitarian organisations, around the world as well as in Norway. What does NRC do? Programme Activities: NRC’s main activity is the deliverance of humanitarian aid through programme activities in the field. NRC specialises in five programme areas, or core competences – Shelter, Food Security, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, and Information Counselling and Legal Aid (ICLA). The core competences are adaptive to different contexts and mutually reinforcing.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 2 years
- Location: Borno
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit , Project Management
JOB-DETAILS
The Information Counselling and Legal Assistance Officer’s purpose is to support the day-to-day implementation of ICLA core competency project activities in Pulka, Nigeria Borno States.
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.
- Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines
- Implement delegated CC projects according to the plan of action
- Ensure that the project targets beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
- Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
- Actively facilitate and maintain Liaison and collaboration with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/cluster/working groups.
- Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
- 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
- Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required
- Perform any other professional duties as requested by the ICLA Coordinators, Field Coordinator, and ICLA PM.
- Implement the legal assistance programs including HLP, CDR, and identity documentation activities innovatively to adapt to location and context, in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements and optimize opportunities for synergies
- Contribute to the planning procedures and tools for the implementation of ICLA projects in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements
- Document project achievements and deliverables
- Monitor technical quality of ICLA projects and maintain transparency of implementation progress
- Contribute to an effective M& E system in the country
- Support and integrate gender, protection, and advocacy priorities into ICLA programme design
- Contribute to the development of the ICLA strategy, technical SOPs/ guidelines, and Macro LFAs for Nigeria.
- Contribute to the development of funding proposals, project budgets, and donor reports
- Contribute to coordination and management of the ICLA project implementation (activities, budget, and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirement
- Supervise Project Assistants, and ensure the transfer of relevant skills for quality program implementation
- Assess new locations for ICLA outreach activities
- Oversee data management, ICLA database, and documentation related to ICLA services
- Provide technical assistance to the ICLA assistant and contribute to the development of a quality ICLA program in line with the Nigerian context.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience from working as an Officer in a humanitarian context, especially legal experience is valued
- Minimum 2 years experience from practice as a lawyer or 2 years Experience working in the field of humanitarian assistance, preparedly protection.
- Must have a good knowledge of the laws and policies governing HLP issues and Identity documentation
- Must possess a Bachelor of Law degree or an equivalent in Social Sciences or Humanities and be conversant with international humanitarian and Human Rights law
- Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.
- Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa)
- Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts
- Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,
- Must be able to work under pressure Fluency in Hausa and one or more other local languages of Gwoza LGA.
Context/Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Knowledge of the context in the geographical area of responsibility is desirable.
- Knowledge of the local languages.
B. Behavioral Competencies
- Handling insecure environment
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect
