Job Opportunity at Norwegian Refugee Council, ICLA Technical Assistant

Job Description

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

Job Description

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
Ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with project agreements
Prepare and develop weekly, monthly and other status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents and keeping of records
Assess, promote and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need are identified, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
Promote the rights of refugees/returnees in line with advocacy strategy
Adherence to NRC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines in relation to provision of information, counseling, legal assistance and referral activities
Provision of information, counselling and legal assistance services in camp and surrounding host community
Completing relevant M&E procedures for the documentation of ICLA beneficiaries
Supporting the regular updating of IEC materials for dissemination
Conducting group information sessions and other outreach activities
Preparation of client intake and case management forms for counseling and legal assistance services and ensure confidentiality of client data
Supporting the provision of internal referrals from other ICLA/NRC core competencies and conducting external referrals to other service providers
Support the conducting of capacity building and training activities for communities, government officials and NGOs on ICLA thematic areas.
Supervise relevant NRC community staff supporting project activities
Participate in ICLA continuous assessments, mapping and investigation and supervise data collection during ICLA surveys and assessment

Professional competencies

Diploma in law, political science, social science or other relevant discipline. Minimum 2 years humanitarian experience with refugees at field level with an NGO or other international organization
Good understanding of the north-western camps/Kibondo district at advantage
Experience in reporting, client management, case studies and research.
Experience from working as a Project Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Strong communication skills
Interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
Proven skills in report writing
Advanced computer skills; Word, Excel, Power point
Knowledge of English