The Legal Technical Officer is responsible for the implementation of legal case management activities, training sessions, legal research and analysis, and supervision of legal consultants within the ICLA projects in the Area Office. The Officer supports the project coordinator, project manager, and Core Competency Specialist in drafting information materials (GIS scripts) and other awareness or counselling materials used by the team and consultant lawyers. The role includes the recruitment, briefing, planning, and supervision of consultant lawyersโ day-to-day activities, regular reporting of legal case management and training activities, representation of NRCโs ICLA programme, liaison with relevant authorities and stakeholders, and coordination with external partners.ย
Legal Case Managementย
Plan and implement all ICLA legal case management, capacity building, and research activities.ย
Provide counselling and legal assistance in office, community, and field settings; manage internal and external referrals.ย
Ensure high-quality legal aid delivery, resolving complex cases and promoting innovative approaches.ย
Supervise consultant lawyers, review performance, and ensure qualitative and timely case follow-up.ย
Manage administrative procedures of consultant lawyers (contracting, deliverables, and payments).ย
Ensure informed consent, confidentiality, and safe data handling for all cases.ย
Identify and address access barriers related to gender, age, disability, and distance, adapting service delivery accordingly.ย
Capacity Building โ External Trainingย
Develop capacity-building assessments and plans with stakeholders and duty bearers.ย
Deliver trainings, workshops, and coaching sessions, ensuring appropriate monitoring and verification.ย
Share training reports with the Project Coordinator, Project Manager, and Core Competency Specialist.ย
Integrate DIP considerations into training materials and facilitation methods.ย
Ensure participation balance and inclusion of underrepresented groups such as women, youth, persons with disabilities, and minority communities.ย
Technical Supportย
Draft and review technical tools supporting GIS and legal case management with input from other legal officers and specialists.ย
Produce information, education, and communication materials (videos, flyers, brochures) ensuring accessibility and proper visibility.ย
Conduct legal research as per work plans and strategy, and provide analysis of procedures and regulations related to ICLA themes.ย
Adapt and design materials to ensure inclusivity and accessibility, using clear language and culturally sensitive examples.ย
Internal Capacity Buildingย
Contribute to staff capacity building through inductions, mentoring, and trainings on legal case management and technical tools.ย
Monitor the quality of information sessions and awareness activities.ย
Conduct quality assurance exercises and provide coaching and follow-up based on findings.ย
Provide training to staff and consultants on DIP and safe programming.ย
Legal Monitoringย
Monitor and analyse relevant changes in the legal framework and report findings to management.ย
Participate in internal and joint legal monitoring exercises, literature reviews, and stakeholder consultations.ย
Analyse how legal changes may affect different groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities.ย
Assessmentsย
Support ICLA and other needs assessments, research, and monitoring exercises as delegated.ย
Collect and report sex, age, and disability disaggregated data (SADD) and identify inclusion barriers and community feedback.ย
Safe and Inclusive Programming