The purpose of this position is to ensure effective implementation of ICLA/Protection activities in alignment with approved proposals and NRC policies. It serves as a focal point for needs assessments, beneficiary selection, and project management to ensure high-quality service delivery. Key responsibilities include supporting beneficiaries, conducting outreach and awareness sessions, enhancing local authority capacity, and advocating for beneficiaries' needs. The role also involves monitoring policies affecting internally displaced persons (IDPs), documenting findings, and representing NRC in relevant clusters to promote the rights and wellbeing of affected communities
Generic Responsibilities
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
Work with partners and stakeholders to provide assistance to ICLA/Protection beneficiaries.
Suggest new methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the ICLA/protection activities.
Conduct advocacy related activities
Specific Responsibilities
Ensure ICLA/Protection activities align with approved proposals, donor requirements, NRC policies, international standards, and local customs.
Serve as focal point for needs assessments, beneficiary selection, and field implementation (subject to security clearance).
Oversee the full project cycle ,implementation, monitoring, verification, and evaluation, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
Provide guidance and information to beneficiaries; conduct awareness sessions and capacity-building for local authorities.
Apply participatory and inclusive approaches that strengthen community self-reliance and local capacities.
Maintain understanding of the ICLA/Protection context, including national and international legal frameworks.
Support the development, maintenance, and updating of case management systems and service provider mapping.
Conduct outreach, awareness campaigns, and advocacy initiatives through group information sessions.
Guide beneficiaries seeking legal counselling and ensuring appropriate referrals.
Contribute to needs assessments, studies, and research using participatory tools (FGDs, interviews, surveys).
Conduct training sessions and identify capacity-building needs for target groups.
Assist in strategic review, monitoring, and evaluation of ICLA/Protection activities.
Monitor policies and contextual changes affecting IDPs; collect and analyze relevant field information.
Build strong relationships with beneficiaries through regular engagement and visits.
Document findings, prepare assessment reports, and produce quantitative and qualitative activity analyses.
Support awareness-raising and community mobilization activities with the NRC team.
Represent NRC in ICLA/ protection cluster and working group meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the ICLA/Protection Team Leader and Area Program Manager.
Experience
Context Related Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Behavioral competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
