Job Description

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Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Background

NRC has been active in Somalia since 2004 with four area offices in Kismayu, Mogadishu, Garowe and Hargeisa, providing protection and humanitarian assistance to refugees, internally displaced persons and returnees in Somaliland, Puntland, South Central and Jubbaland regions. NRC offers a comprehensive response for returnees and IDPs of high need, addressing their food security, livelihood, shelter, education, ICLA, and water, hygiene and sanitation needs and also responding to emergencies through NRC’s five core competences: Shelter, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).

NRC Somalia is part of NRC’s East Africa and Yemen regional operation which comprises of large-scale multi-country humanitarian and early recovery interventions spread across Ten countries (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Yemen, Eritrea, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania and Sudan).  NRC’s overall strategy in the region is to enhance protection and promote the rights of displaced people in humanitarian need by improving living conditions and seeking durable solutions. The regional office is based in Nairobi and works with country programmes to ensure standardization of programmatic and operational approaches, promote multi country programming and ensuring quality and coordination. 

Roles and responsibilities

The ICLA Project Officer is responsible for strengthening the ICLA project at the NRC South Central Somalia office, Jowhar for the implementation of ICLA Projects in Jowhar.

Generic responsibilities 

• Implementation of NRC’s ICLA program policy at the office level
• Ensure that ICLA is an integral part of program activities
• Train and advice staff and partners on ICLA activities
• Produce data collection, reports and analysis as required
• Provide, in consultation with field teams, recommendations on ICLA actions and response mechanisms
• Represent NRC in Protection and HLP AoR meetings and cooperate with relevant partners
• Be updated on local and national news and provide briefings to NRC staff on relevant information
• Be alert to the security implications of NRC’s activities relating to protection and Human Rights concerns

Specific responsibilities

• In consultation with the ICLA team and its immediate supervisor, develop information, education and communication (IEC) materials on HLP. 
• In consultation with the ICLA team, organize, facilitate and compile ICLA biweekly meeting minutes, biweekly project reports, monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual project reports in accordance with donor requirements and NRC standards.
• Provide information on Housing Land and Property rights and other ICLA thematic areas to clients, local authorities, beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders. 
• Ensure that Information on ICLA Housing Land and Property (HLP) Project activities are captured and disseminated in accordance with the ICLA program policy, approved proposals, donor requirements, NRC policies, international standards and local customs.
• Conduct needs assessments and beneficiary selection.
• Have oversight responsibility in ensuring proper documentation and management of ICLA data on activities and beneficiaries.
• Conduct HLP activities, giving advice and information to clients on the processes involved, awareness sessions and managing local authorities’ capacity building programmes.
• Research, compile and disseminate information on HLP including the legal situation (according to national and international laws and principles), for refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons in Somalia.
• Update and Maintain ICLA case management system and database.
• Compile a service providers  map for humanitarian actors in south Central Somalia
• Conduct information and counseling sessions on HLP for beneficiaries.
• Mobilize target groups for Advocacy, focus groups; questionnaires; surveys; and stakeholder interviews.
• Compile documents containing legal and related information for target communities.
• Compile research reports, studies and findings on HLP.
• Develop fact sheets and leaflets on HLP and other ICLA thematic areas for awareness-raising and outreach
• Conduct individual and group information sessions for IDPs and key stakeholders on HLP and other ICLA thematic areas
• Create awareness amongst NRC staff and teams on ICLA activities
• Support ICLA Implementing Partners(IP) with information counseling and legal assistance  on HLP and other thematic areas
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the ICLA Project Coordinator.
• Apply participative and inclusive process in the implementation of project activities

Experiences and Qualifications

Generic professional competencies: 

• University degree in law, social studies, development studies / other relevant field/  the equivalent
• Minimum of 3-2 years of work experience with NGO, legal or international organization in the area of protection or human rights
• Experience from working as an advocacy, information, data or protection Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Experience implementing programs through local partners
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation and accountability
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis using digital processes
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own skills/profile

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Knowledge of Jowhar contexts is desirable.

What We Offer:

• Duty station:  Jowhar, Middle Shabelle
• Contract duration: Initial 3 months’ probation period for 1 year contract, with possibility of extension.
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions, terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative. 
• 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.

Skills Required

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