The purpose of the Durable Solutions (DS) Project Assistant position is to implement delegated Self-reliance project interventions in Dadaab Sub-County, Garissa County and the surrounding host community. The Project Assistant will provide support on technical project competencies related to programme development and implementation.  This includes the overall responsibility for the implementation of programming in the following key areas: (1) programming related to improving refugees and vulnerable host communities access to timely legal protection support and durable solutions interventions to be carried out at the area office level; (2) supporting NRC’s integrated self-reliance approach through provision of information, counselling and legal assistance related to employment laws and procedures services; (3) conducting assessments, research and local advocacy to unlock systemic and administrative barriers affecting refugees. The Project Assistant will be responsible for developing strong working relationships to ensure integration with other NRC core competencies and with a wide range of external stakeholders to ensure strategic and contextual alignment of the projects.