The purpose of the Assistant position is to assist with day-to-day implementation of the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Programme in Mai-tsebri, Tselemti, Dima woredas.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in activities

• Cooperate with relevant partners and local authorities

• Implement delegated ICLA programme activities according to plan of action

• Ensure proper filing of all project documents

• Prepare and develop progress reports as required by management

• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist

• Demonstrate commitment to NRC’s mission, vision and value

Specific responsibilities

• Provide and Facilitate information, counselling, legal assistance project activities to target communities in line with NRC policies, strategies, and work plans.

• Accurately record all ICLA activities in line with NRC policy and using templates and guidance provided by NRC.

• Facilitate and provide accurate information on legal and civil documentation (LCD) and housing, land, and property (HLP) rights and entitlements to target beneficiaries in accordance with agreed information scripts.

• Provide accurate legal counselling on LCD and HLP topics within his/her competency and in a manner that enables ICLA counselling beneficiaries to effectively resolve their LCD and HLP issues independently.

• Assist Provision LCD and HLP training using NRC approved materials and templates.

• Participate in assessments, monitoring and profiling exercises as agreed with line managers.

• Ensure that ICLA activities are carried out in line with appropriate NRC ICLA SOPs. 

• Perform any other tasks as requested by ICLA line managers.

Job Requirements

Generic professional competencies: 

• Experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context 

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities 

• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills

• Ability to prioritise responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• University degree in law, Political Science, Sociology, or any related field to this position 

• A minimum of 1 year work experience in similar field of work.

• Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct is essential.

• Knowledge of Amharic language is mandatory and good in spoken and written English

• Understanding Humanitarian intervention and contested areas 

• Willing to spend more time at the filed level and ready to learn 

Personal Qualities: 

• Diplomatic

• Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision in a challenging environment

• Pro-active, goal-oriented and results driven

• Flexible and creative

• Excellent communication skills

• A sense of humor

• Behavioral competencies

• Handling insecureenvironment

• Planning and delivering results.

• Empowering and building trust

• Communicating with impact and respect

How to Apply

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Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply!