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  • Posted: Jun 20, 2016
    Deadline: Jun 27, 2016
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    The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation. We provide assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. What is NRC? NRC promotes and protects the rights of refugees and people who have been displaced within their own country. We take ...
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    ICLA Assistant - Community Liaison - Maiduguri (2 Positions)

    As part of the emergency response, the main focus for NRC will be targeted at the provision of protection through the ICLA legal aid program for conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. NRC is implementing activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation and shelter sectors.  NRC will implement the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) programme to assist people affected by displacement to exercise their Housing Land & property rights and identity documentation rights including civil documentation. NRC is therefore seeking an ICLA Assistant (Community Liaison) in Maiduguri, Nigeria for 2016. The ICLA Assistant reports to the ICLA Officer based in Maiduguri. The ICLA Community Liaison Assistant will contribute and assist the ICLA Project Officer and project Assistants in the following activities:

    Tasks and Responsibilities
    • Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
    • Assist in the implementation of all  ICLA activities involving community engagement
    • To establish and strengthen and maintain relations with community stakeholders local leaders and beneficiaries
    • Support collection of Monitoring and Evaluation  information to inform program design
    • Facilitate community engagement throughout the project cycle

    Qualifications
    • University Degree in Law from a recognized Nigerian University or any relevant social science degree
    • Must have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
    • 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
    • Strong understanding of the community profile , local cultures, traditional and religious  structures 
    • Competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
    • Fluency in the local languages of Hausa and Kanuri is a must.
    • Excellent communication skills ( written and Oral)
    • Evidence of significant involvement with the communities is an added advantage

    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

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidate can submit their application letter and updated CV to the following e-mail address: ng.vacancies@nrc.no. The title of the position (ICLA Training Officer – Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Deadline for application is 27th June, 2016 (any application received after the deadline will not be considered).

    • Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    • Please note that to apply at NRC is FREE!!!
    • NRC does not ask for money or any form of favour for submission of application or employment.

    The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position

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