Location: Michika and Madagali LGAs, Adamawa State
Slot: 2
Duration: Six Months
Application Deadline: 4th June 2025
Job Roles and Responsibilities
Community-Based Legal Assistance
- Support beneficiaries in understanding and navigating issues related to civil documentation, legal identity, and housing or land disputes.
- Assist in documenting and referring protection cases related to property loss, eviction, documentation gaps, or abuse.
- Accompany beneficiaries to legal institutions, civil registry offices, or local authorities to resolve issues.
Awareness and Legal Education
- Assist in organizing and delivering community awareness sessions on legal rights, civil documentation, and protection-related issues.
- Share relevant information in culturally appropriate and inclusive ways, using local languages where needed.
- Promote the inclusion of women, youth, and marginalized groups in awareness activities.
Documentation and Case Follow-up
- Maintain detailed and confidential records of legal cases, support actions, and outcomes.
- Follow up on referred cases and ensure that beneficiaries receive timely support.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports, case studies, and lessons learned.
Community Engagement and Coordination
- Engage regularly with traditional leaders, community focal persons, and local stakeholders.
- Act as a liaison between NRM and the community on legal protection matters.
- Identify emerging protection needs and escalate them to the Protection Legal Technical Officer or Technical Officer.
Team Support and Learning
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and capacity-building activities.
- Support other team members and community volunteers to ensure quality service delivery.
- Share field-level feedback to help improve programming.
Requirements
- National Diploma, NCE, or Certificate in Law, Social Sciences, Community Development, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 year experience in legal, protection, or humanitarian assistance work (especially in displacement or rights-based programming).
- Basic understanding of Nigerian civil documentation systems and protection principles.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially in working with vulnerable populations.
- Fluency in English and local languages (e.g. Hausa, Marghi, Fulfulde) is an added advantage.
- Willingness to work in rural communities and travel between Michika and Madagali.
- Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel) is desirable.
Encouragement to Female Applicants
NRM is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. Female candidates who meet the minimum requirements are strongly encouraged to apply and will be prioritized during the selection process.
Disclaimer
NRM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing, or training). Application are on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the recruitment process at any time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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