Application Deadline: April 15th, 2022

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the ICLA Officer position is to ensure the qualitative implementation of the Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance (ICLA) programme in Assosa zone, especially at Tsore, Bambasi and Sherkole refugee camps, with a particular focus on implementing programming related to civil documentation and Identity documents issues.

Generic responsibilities

1. Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Implement delegated ICLA project portfolio according to plan of action
3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
4. Ensure proper filing of documents according to SSD policy
5. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
6. Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
7. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders

Specific responsibilities

• Support and conduct research, assessment and studies under its portfolio, to inform information provided and guide counselling sessions with beneficiaries.
• Assess ICLA issues related to legal identity and civil Documentation in the refugee camps and work collaboratively with RRS and UNHCR to address these issues
• Conduct Group Information Session to beneficiaries on issues and procedures that regulate enjoyment of civil documentation, identity documents and provide case specific counselling and/or legal assistance as required
• Assist beneficiaries to obtain documentation and/or corroborative evidence regarding legal identity documents.
• Compile up-to-date information on relevant laws, procedures, and practices regarding LCD
• Assist with design and conduct legal identity workshops with relevant stakeholders.
• Where relevant, lead mobile group information sessions designed to raise awareness and provide information to refugees and host community on access to civil documentation, legal identity documents, and related issues.
• Responsible for monitoring and tracking the project deliverables and outcomes including preparation of reports in relation to budget, workplans and resources at field level.

Job Requirements

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context, preferably in refugee camps.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• A University degree in law is a 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
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Good knowledge of the area and context in Benishangul Gumuz Region
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills
• Some familiarity with laws, procedures and practices operative in the Benishangul region, particularly laws and procedures related to Legal identity and civil documentation.
• Ability to prioritise, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Experience in working with government authorities and vulnerable beneficiaries
• Protection work experience with an INGO is an asset
• Proven skills and experience in case management and conflict resolution
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Fluency in local languages is an advantage

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates can apply using THIS LINK

Note: Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply and will be given a priority for the position.