The community-based paralegals, appointed as casual staff, will work closely with urbanized project staff, authorities and the ICLA team in Dhusamareeb. Their primary role is to conduct necessary HLP diligence and land verification processes, community engagement sessions on land tenure, ensure access to land documentation for urban and pre-urban displacement affected communities. The establishment of the community-based paralegals in Dhusamareeb will support the enhancement of the accountability of legal support and ensure that communities understand their rights related to housing, land and property. 
Through this work, the paralegals will contribute to a better understanding of the local protection environment and strengthen community-level resilience against forced evictions. The paralegal also will support the ICLA team through structured outreach and data collection efforts across designated working areas, helping ensure timely and informed interventions by NRC.
 

Specific Responsibilities: 

1. To conduct necessary HLP diligence and land verification processes in urbanized project target locations.
2. Conduct community engagement sessions on land tenure and ensure access to land documentation for urban and pre-urban displacement affected communities.
3. Conduct extensive community outreach to monitor, identify, and document eviction threats, patterns, and risk factors.
4. Regularly engage with community members, IDP representatives, and local leaders to gather information on emerging eviction risks.
5. Provide timely referrals to the ICLA team for follow-up on high-risk of eviction cases.
6. Deliver accurate and accessible information and counselling services to communities regarding their HLP rights and available legal assistance.
7. Organize and participate in individual and group information sessions across identified displacement sites.
8. Assist in preparing and conducting community-based assessments (e.g., focus groups, interviews, and surveys) to better understand protection concerns.
9. Support mapping of relevant service providers and update referral pathways on a weekly basis.
10. Document and report on all outreach and community engagement activities accurately and in a timely manner.
11. Support planning and implementation of ICLA activities on a weekly/monthly basis in collaboration with the ICLA team.
12. Assist with distribution and communication of legal awareness materials.
13. Strengthen linkages between the community and available NRC services.
14. Maintain regular communication with the ICLA team in Dhusamareb for technical guidance.
15. Coordinate with other NRC field teams to ensure integrated service delivery.
16. Monitor the quality and impact of services provided during outreach activities.
17. Submit weekly and monthly reports to designated ICLA staff, including updates on eviction monitoring.
18. Carry out administrative tasks related to field activities as needed.
19. Perform any other tasks assigned by NRC management.

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a university graduate in law, or Social Science with a minimum of One year of previous experience in Protection or ICLA.   

Experience working in Dhusamareb ,Somalia.  Technical with the local context and IDP-related challenges.  Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.  Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

We are particularly looking for a positive individual with strong communication skills who can build trust and confidently navigate both internally and externally at different levels.

In this position, you will join highly motivated and expert staff who are making a difference to the most vulnerable people. 

What We Offer:

Contract period:  Initial contract 9 months and will call on need based. 

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Travel: Frequent travel to surrounding project areas

Duty station: Dhusamareb 

NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

NB: All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Additional Information:

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline

Email and paper applications will not be considered

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply

THE NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.