All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and beliefs that shall guide our actions and relationships. NRC has a commitment to safety and wellbeing, and together we build a positive working culture to feel valued, empowered, supported, safe and have a sense of belonging.   NRC does not tolerate employees exploiting or abusing people and has zero tolerance for inaction. 

Background

The ICLA project Officer will be responsible for the implementation of ICLA activities across the field locations in the Rubkona (Bentiu), providing confidential counselling services to ICLA project beneficiaries. Conduct assessments and regular monitoring in IDP, refugees, returnees and host communities where disputes exist or may arise over access to land, water, and/or essential services, through key informant interviews and focus groups, ensuring that assessment and monitoring forms are accurately filled, and securely stored, paying attention to client confidentiality and do-no-harm principles, Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities. Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required

Roles and responsibilities

The Project Officer is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the Information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA) activities in the counties where the project will be implemented in Unity State, Bentui

Generic Responsibilities

1. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines, and donor requirements;

2. Implement the ICLA activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets, and plans;

3. Prepare periodic status reports and other documents as required by management;

4. Ensure proper filing of documents;

5. Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly, and quarterly implementation plans;

6. Coordinate with relevant partners; 

7. Ensure that procurement, development, and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures.

8. Train and develop team;

9. Promote and share ideas for technical improvement in order to improve the quality of the activities.

10. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist;

Specific responsibilities:

• .  Provide information, counselling, and legal assistance to the NRC’s beneficiaries as per the sub-component in the project 

• Conduct assessments and regular monitoring in IDP, returnee, and host communities related to different aspects of ICLA programming;

• Plan, implement, and evaluate community sensitization campaigns and information sessions, counselling sessions, and Legal Assistance on available services, increment of security of tenure, promotion of HLP rights, civil documentation, peaceful coexistence and human rights, and Collaborative Dispute Resolution (CDR) trainings and coaching; 

• Contribute to monitoring & evaluation of the ICLA project, and offer suggestions for improvement where warranted; 

• Upon technical direction from the ICLA Specialist, ICLA Project Coordinator or the Project team, represent NRC in a professional manner in meetings with government authorities, humanitarian partners, and beneficiary communities; 

• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the ICLA PC and Area management on project deliverables.

Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Supervisor scope of the position

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are: 

Generic professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge, and experience that are important for effective performance. 

Competencies are important for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results.

• Holder of a bachelor’s degree in LAW a recognized University;

• Experience working on Legal Aid/Access to Justice in a humanitarian/recovery context;

• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts;

• Knowledge about own manager skills/profile;

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Context-related skills, knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of the SS context;

• Knowledge of Arabic and other local languages an advantage.

• Good-level competency in computer skills (common Microsoft Windows and Office applications);

• Proven skills and experience in report writing; 

Behavioural competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. Of the 04 behavioral competencies, the following are essential for this position:

• Managing resources and achieving results

• Handling insecure environments

• Working with people

• Coping with change