The Norwegian Refugee
Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of
experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and
internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced
populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food
security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education field
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The Norwegian Refugee Council has
approximately 4000 committed and competent employees involved in projects
across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest
standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72
hours notice when a crisis occurs
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been
present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its Horn of Africa
Programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011. Since 2004, the Norwegian
Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in
working with displaced populations.
The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya
with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu),
Kenya (Dadaab and Kakuma ), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Dolo Ado, Shire,Gambella and
Asosa), South Sudan (Juba, Awil, Alek and Aweril) and Yemen (Sa’naa and Aden).
The NRC Horn of Africa & Yemen mission is
an expanding programme. NRC started its operations in Kenya in the refugee
camps in Dadaab in February 2007. NRC has WASH, Education, Food Security and
Livelihood and Information Counseling and Legal Assistant programmes
implemented in the refugee camps in Dadaab.
The Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Project Assistant position is responsible for day to day the implementation of NRC’s ICLA work in Dadaab. The ICLA Project Assistant will support the provision of information, counselling and legal assistance services in Dadaab camps and surrounding host communities. The Project Assistant will support provision of information and outreach services and counselling and legal assistance services to identified beneficiaries related to ICLA thematic areas of legal identity, housing, land and property rights and livelihood and self-reliance opportunities as well as supporting the roll out of identified technical training opportunities.
The Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Project Assistant position is responsible for day to day the implementation of NRC’s ICLA work in Dadaab. The ICLA Project Assistant will support the provision of information, counselling and legal assistance services in Dadaab camps and surrounding host communities. The Project Assistant will support provision of information and outreach services and counselling and legal assistance services to identified beneficiaries related to ICLA thematic areas of legal identity, housing, land and property rights and livelihood and self-reliance opportunities as well as supporting the roll out of identified technical training opportunities.
ICLA Project Assistant
ICLA Project Assistant reports to ICLA Project
Officer.
Responsibilities
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Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and
guidelines.
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Ensure that project activities are implemented
in accordance with project agreements.
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Prepare and develop weekly, monthly and other
status reports as required by management.
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Ensure proper filing of documents and keeping
of records.
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Assess, promote and document ideas for
technical improvement and further program development options.
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Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most
in need are identified, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
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Promote the rights of refugees/returnees in
line with advocacy strategy.
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Adherence to NRC Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) and guidelines in relation to provision of information, counseling,
legal assistance and referral activities.
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Provision of information, counselling and
legal assistance services in Dadaab camp and surrounding host community.
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Completing relevant M&E procedures for the
documentation of ICLA beneficiaries
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Supporting the regular updating of IEC
materials for dissemination
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Conducting group information sessions and
other outreach activities.
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Preparation of client intake and case
management forms for counseling and legal assistance services and ensure
confidentiality of client data.
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Supporting the provision of internal referrals
from other ICLA/NRC core competencies and conducting external referrals to
other service providers.
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Support the conducting of capacity building
and training activities for communities, government officials and NGOs on ICLA
thematic areas.
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Prepare and compile weekly, monthly and mid
and end term reports.
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Supervise relevant NRC community staff
supporting project activities.
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Participate in ICLA continuous assessments,
mapping and investigation and supervise data collection during ICLA surveys and
assessments
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Any other tasks as assigned by line manager.
Qualifications
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Diploma in law, political science, social
science or other relevant discipline.
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Minimum 2 years’ humanitarian experience with
refugees/internally displaced persons (IDPs) at field level with an NGO or
other international organization.
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Good understanding of the Dadaab/refugee/IDP
context.
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Experience in reporting, client management,
case studies and research.
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Knowledge on SSPS and other data management
systems.
Education field
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Law
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Political science
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Social science
Education level
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College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
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Experience from working as a Project Assistant
in a humanitarian/recovery context
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Previous experience from working in complex
and volatile contexts
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Documented results related to the position’s
responsibilities
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Strong communication, analytical and
negotiation skills.
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Interpersonal skills and ability to work with
minimal supervision
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Proven skills in report writing
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Advanced computer skills; Word, Excel, Power
point,
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Knowledge of English and knowledge of Somali
is an asset
We offer
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Duty station: Dadaab
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Contract period is up to December 2018 with
possibility of extension. Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general
directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours
for the NRC Office in Dadaab.
How to Apply
ICLA Project Officer
Location: Dadaab
Eligibility: Kenyans Only!
The ICLA Project Officers report to ICLA
Project Coordinator.
CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY ON LINE BY GOING
THROUGH www.nrc.no. EMAIL AND PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with NRC policies,
guidelines and standards
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Ensure compliance with ICLA CC strategy,
tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards
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Responsible for implementation of relevant
technical activities in the ICLA project in Dadaab
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Responsible for tracking of financial
expenditures of the project
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Provide technical support and capacity
building towards project staff
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Ensure relevant data collection and produce
reports and analysis as required
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Assess, promote and document ideas for
technical improvement and further program development options
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Represent NRC in relevant coordination forums
and build relationships with key stakeholders
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Management and oversight of ICLA information,
counselling and legal assistance services for beneficiaries.
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Ensure proper budget monitoring and efficient
utilisation of funds.
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Regular review and development of Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs), relevant guidelines, client intake and management
tools in line with NRC standards for all services provided.
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Implement and develop M&E activities and ensure
timely reporting of relevant activities in line with NRC guidelines.
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Support coordination with all relevant
stakeholders in Dadaab and partner orgainsations through developing working
relationships and attending coordination opportunities.
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Support ICLA staff to carry out regular
outreach including, where appropriate, home visits to particularly vulnerable
clients that would be otherwise unable to access the office or legal centres.
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Ensure that appropriate internal and external
referral pathways have been established.
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Conduct awareness raising, capacity building
and training activities for communities, government officials and NGOs on ICLA
thematic areas.
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Supervise, evaluate and appraise the Project
Assistant(s), providing technical guidance when needed.
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Conduct regular analysis of the situation of
refugees located in the Dadaab camp complex and support relevant research to
develop ICLA’s programme in Dadaab. Assist in strategic review and
identification of other relevant ICLA activities.
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Contribute to the development of NRC’s Country
strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities in the ICLA sector.
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Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned
by the supervisor.
Qualifications
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University degree in law, political science,
social science or other relevant discipline. Diploma with experience will be
considered.
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Minimum 5 years humanitarian experience with
refugees/internally displaced persons (IDPs) at field level with an NGO or
other international organization.
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Knowledge in the field of international
humanitarian or refugee law OR relevant educational background
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combined with relevant professional experience
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Knowledge of international refugee law and
national law applicable to refugees
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Knowledge of SPHERE standards and durable
solutions
Education field
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Social science
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Political science
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Law
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College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
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Experience from working as a Project Officer
in a humanitarian/recovery context
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Previous experience from working in complex
and volatile contexts
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Documented results related to the position’s
responsibilities
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Knowledge of English. Knowledge of Somali an
asset
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Experience working with refugees
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Experience working in complex and volatile
contexts
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Strong understanding of protection principles
We offer
Duty station: Dadaab
Contract period is up to December 2018 with possibility of extension. Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Dadaab
Contract period is up to December 2018 with possibility of extension. Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Dadaab
How to Apply