ICLA Assistant (7 Positions) at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Location: Maiduguri

In the coming year, the main focus for NRC would be conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. NRC will be starting activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation and shelter sectors. In addition, NRC will continue the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) programme; this is a protection programme that aims to assist people affected by displacement resolve housing, land and property disputes as well as assisting clients with civil documentation (identify documents, birth certificates etc.) problems. NRC is therefore seeking an ICLA Assistant in Maiduguri, Nigeria for 2016. The ICLA Assistant reports to the ICLA Officer based in Maiduguri.

Tasks and Responsibilities
• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Assist in the direct Implementation of  the  Identity documentation ICLA activities; in particular information sessions, counselling sessions and capacity building trainings on Civil documentation and optimise opportunities for synergies
• 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
• Contribute to the development of the ICLA strategy, technical SOPs / guidelines and Macro LFAs for Nigeria

Qualifications
• University Degree in Law from a recognized Nigerian University, and a thorough knowledge of Nigerian law;
• Work experience in the field of law (e.g. courts, attorney or legal aid agencies), preferably experience in working with clients;
• Valid membership to the Nigerian Bar Association
• 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 in one or more of the national/regional languages

Personal qualification
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We offer
• Commencement: As soon as possible
• Contract period: 31st December 2016 (with possibility of extension)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
• Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State