ICLA Coordinator at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Location: Maiduguri Borno State
Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract period: 5 Months (with possibility of extension)
Reports to the ICLA Programme Development Manager based in Maiduguri:

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines and procedure
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
• Coordinate implementation of ICLA program activities
• Provide strategic and operational advice and guidance contributing to programme implementation, development, adjustment or review
• Contribute to the development of an effective assessment, monitoring and evaluation system and document findings and recommendations
• Provide HLP and Identity and Civil documentation technical input to coordination mechanisms (e.g. cluster coordination) and working groups
• Contribute to organisational learning through the provision specific technical analysis, lessons learned and reports
• Coordinate and Supervise the ICLA project team and program activities
• Supervise the ICLA Project Officers and support recruitment of ICLA project staff
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
• Expand and maintain NRC’s network of relevant stakeholders in all operational areas
• In consultation and coordination with the Program Development Manager, represent NRC in protection and coordination forums
• Coordinate establishment of client(beneficiary) outreach, screening and identification procedures
• Support in the establishment and use of case documentation management systems
• Support development and strengthening of synergies between all NRC programs
• Document obstacles to secure land tenure and identity documentation for IDPs to inform advocacy initiatives
• As delegated by the line manager, liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums and working groups.
• Document case studies and best practice for facilitating secure land tenure and identity documents for IDPs
• Identify and communicate programmatic areas for advocacy initiatives
• Support the preparation of funding proposals
• Coordinate Preparation of donor reports. GORs and monthly reports on activities and progress
• Carry out any other duties as delegated by the Program Development Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree level education, preferably in Law
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within field of expertise
• Technical specific knowledge from the humanitarian sector
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Experience in working independently in a results-oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment
• Experience in managing staff
• Excellent command in Microsoft Applications
• Documented technical competences related to the position’s responsibilities
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

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
• Panning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Proven skills in report writing
• Political and cultural awareness
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

Remuneration

• According to NRC’s directions