NRC has been present in Nigeria since 2015 and has been working to help displacement-affected communities meet their basic needs, improve their livelihoods, access essential services, and enhance their resilience to future shocks through our six core competencies: water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Education, Information-Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Camp Management, and Protection. NRC provides immediate assistance during the onset of emergencies through the rapid response mechanism (RRM). With a workforce of 370 staff and a presence in key locations such as Maiduguri (in Borno State), Yola (in Adamawa State) and Jos (in Plateau State), NRC can respond to the needs of those affected by the conflict across North-East, and North Central Nigeria.

These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Monguno and Mubi.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. 

If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate ICLA Technical Assistant to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State. You will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of ICLA projects for NRC Area Northeast office.

 

Generic responsibilities: 

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines 
• Assist with the implementation of civil and legal identity, housing, land, property (HLP) rights and collaborative dispute resolution (CDR) activities. 
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by supervisor 
• Ensure proper filing of documents 
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function 
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy 
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities to ensure accountability. 
• Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans 
• Assist officers to ensure that procurement and distribution of materials and are timely and according to procedures 
• Perform any other professional duties as requested by the officers, team leaders, coordinators or the ICLA PM. 

Specific responsibilities 

As part of the emergency response, the main focus for NRC will be targeted at the provision of protection through the ICLA legal aid program for conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Northeast Nigeria. NRC implements the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) programme to assist people affected by displacement. Therefore, the ICLA Assistant will contribute and assist the ICLA Project Officer in the following activities; 

• Assist in the direct Implementation of legal and civil identity activities; HLP activities and CDR activities in particular the information and counselling sessions, legal assistance and capacity building trainings 

• Assist In the documentation of project achievements and deliverables including compiling periodic reports 

• Contribute in the development of training materials and information dissemination materials adapted to the location and context 

• Engage in community mobilisation and beneficiary engagement 
• Provide updates and contribute to an updated M& E system in the country 
• Integrate gender, protection and advocacy priorities during ICLA project implementation 

Generic professional competencies: 

• Experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context 
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts 
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities 
• Some knowledge of English 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• University Degree in law or social sciences from a recognized Nigerian university, a thorough knowledge of the application of Nigerian law in displacement context 

  • Work experience in the field of law (e.g. courts, attorney or legal aid agencies) and humanitarian protection. Preferably experience in working with displaced populations. 

  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts 
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities 
  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 
  • Managing resources to optimize results 
  • High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications) 
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal 
  • Fluency in Hausa and/or Kanuri in one or more of the national/regional languages. Kanuri speaking candidates are strongly encouraged.

What’s in it for you? 

Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: 

At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative. 

Learn on the job: NRC's collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes. 

Additional Information: 

Duty Stations: Mafa, Borno State Nigeria 

Duration of contract: 6 months .

Grade Level:  Grade 4 in NRC's grading structure 

Reporting line: ICLA Project Manager

This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidate is strongly advised to apply