Role and responsibilities
The ICLA officer is responsible for the implementation of project plans, policies and solutions. S/he contributes to issue resolutions, research and analysis activities and planning and day to day implementation of activities. The Legal Officers are responsible for assisting in monitoring and tracking the project deliverables and outcomes including preparation of highlight and checkpoints reports in relation to budget, schedule and resources at field level. This role also ensures compliance with methodologies, change management process, security policies, and quality assurance policies and procedures.ย
Generic responsibilitiesย
Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirementsDevelop annual activity and work plansPromote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in activitiesCooperate with relevant partners and local authoritiesInitiate and implement ICLA programming in the zonesEnsure proper filing of all project documentsPrepare and develop progress reports as required by managementEnsure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assistDemonstrate commitment to NRCโs mission, vision and valueSpecific responsibilitiesย
Support and conduct researches, assessment and studies under its portfolio, to inform information provided and guide counselling sessions with beneficiaries.Assess ICLA issues (including HLP issues) in IDP sites as well as in return and/or relocation sites and work collaboratively with local authorities to address these issuesConduct Group Information Session to beneficiaries on issues and procedures that regulate enjoyment of civil documentation, identity documents and HLP rights, provide case specific counselling and/or legal assistance as requiredAssist beneficiaries to obtain documentation and/or corroborative evidence regarding land ownership and other legal identity documents.ย Provide facilitated negotiation and other CDR approaches to beneficiaries where disputes arise between them and other members of the community or local authoritiesCompile up-to-date information on relevant HLP laws, procedures, and practices.Help design and conduct legal identity, HLP, and CDR workshops with relevant stakeholders.ย Where relevant, ensure shelter stakeholders โ i.e. NRC, displaced owners, displaced tenants and/or local authorities โ understand and agree to enter and abide byย NRCโs Shelter agreements, and ensure that all documentation in relation to these agreements is available before implementation of shelter rehabilitation worksWhere relevant lead mobile group information sessions, designed to raise awareness and provide information to displaced people and host community, on access to civil documentation, legal identity documents, and related issues.ยCompetencies ย
Competencies are important for the employee and the organization to deliver the desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
Professional competenciesย
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.ย
Generic professional competencies:ย
Experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery contextย Previous experience in the humanitarian sector in Beninshangul Gumuz is an assetย Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilitiesย Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skillsAbility to prioritise responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlinesContext/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:ย
A university degree in law is a very strong asset; a social sciences degree with a paralegal qualification and/or a background in protection related work may be considered in lieu of a law degree for exceptional candidates-ย Two years and above work experienceย Some familiarity with laws, procedures and practices operative in the Benshangul Gumuz region, particularly laws and procedures related to HLP.Some experience in working with government authorities and vulnerable beneficiariesProtection work experience with an INGO is an assetProven skills and experience in case management and conflict resolutionAdvanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, Power Point and OutlookFluency inย written and spoken English and AmharicPersonal Qualities:ย
DiplomaticAbility to work under pressure and with limited supervision in a challenging environmentPro-active, goal-oriented and results drivenFlexible and creativeExcellent communication skills The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRCโs representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14โ000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavorsย to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.
NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRCโs primary presence in Geneva.