ICLA Technical Assistant ( Lawyer) Yemen Hodeidah (National)

The purpose of the ICLA Assistant– Yemen Amran Area/ Hodiedah Gov position is to ensure the qualitative implementation of NRC’s ICLA programme in targeted locations, while maintaining safe, inclusive, and accountable protection practices. At the field-operational level, the Officer supports the day-to-day implementation of programme activities and coordination with relevant stakeholders.

 A critical aspect of the role monitoring, and mentoring implementation of ICLA and ensuring that they deliver services effectively, uphold humanitarian standards, and apply NRC’s accountability and protection principles. The assistant contributes to programme quality, compliance with donor requirements, evidence-based programming, and effective coordination to ensure quality service delivery.

1. Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines

2. Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action

3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management

4.     Ensure proper filing of documents

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

6. Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

1. Ensure that ICLA project activities are implemented in accordance with approved proposals, donor requirements, NRC policies, international standards and local customs. 

2. Undertake regular field visits to conduct ICLA activities.

3. Ensure smooth project cycle from implementation, project monitoring, verification of completion and evaluation

4. Assist in the implementation of project activities giving advice and information to beneficiaries on the processes involved, awareness sessions and managing capacity building programmes on ICLA thematic areas

5. Apply participatory and inclusive processes in project implementation and in promoting local capacities to help themselves wherever possible 

6. Understand situation including legal situations (according to national and international laws and principles) for ICLA beneficiaries in Yemen

7. Assist in developing and implementing case management systems and databases of cases

8. Support preparing and updating case management systems and database of cases

9. Support in the preparation and update of and mapping service providers in the area of responsibility 

10. Conduct group information sessions for ICLA beneficiaries through outreach, awareness campaigns and advocacy initiatives 

11. Guide ICLA beneficiaries seeking legal assistance on how to receive legal counseling.

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12. Take part in mobilization and conducting of needs assessments, studies and researches using focus group discussions, interviews and questionnaires. 

13. Conduct trainings and training needs assessments for ICLA target groups 

14. Assist in strategic review and monitoring and evaluation of ICLA activities 

15. Establish excellent relations with beneficiaries including understanding the needs of beneficiaries through regular visits and frequent contact

16. Document findings on thematic assessments and studies

17. Analyze and produce quantitative and qualitative activity reports.

18. Bring to the immediate attention of the PO emergency support issues requiring immediate action and support.

19. Provide analysis on the Protection issues facing ICLA beneficiaries in Yemen

20. Engage in supporting the NRC team in awareness raising campaigns and community mobilization efforts.

21. Perform any relevant tasks assigned by ICLA Coordinator. 

• University degree in law. 

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience with legal firms, NGO or international organization in the area of protection or human rights.

• Experience from working as legal & Protection employee in a humanitarian/recovery context in Yemen.

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

•  Documented results related to the position's responsibilities 

• At least 1 years of working experience in legal field. 

• Experience with Microsoft Office suites

• Preferred: knowledge of English language. 

• treat everyone with respect and dignity 
• contribute to building a safe environment for all 
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) 
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH