Project Assistant - Information, ICLA at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract period: 31st December 2017 (with possibility of extension)

Tasks and Responsibilities
The ICLA Assistant reports to the ICLA Officer based in Maiduguri. The ICLA Assistant will contribute and assist the ICLA Project Officer and project Assistants in the following activities:

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by supervisor
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities to ensure accountability.
• Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
• Assist the Project officer to ensure that procurement and distribution of materials and are timely and according to procedures
• Perform any other duties as requested by the ICLA Project Officer

Specific Responsibilities

• Participate and contribute in the development of HLP and CD training modules
• Participate and contribute in the development of the ICLA core competency strategy
• Assist in the direct implementation of ICLA project activities

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 qualifications

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Handling 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

Salary/Benefits

• According to NRC’s directions