Rights Respected, People Protected
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises in 40 countries, where we help save lives, rebuild futures and promote the rights of people who are displaced. We deliver high-quality aid where needs are greatest, in both new and protracted crises.
In Palestine, NRC provides humanitarian assistance and promotes respect for international law in one of the longest-running displacement crises in modern history. In the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza, NRC’s work includes emergency preparedness and response, education, ICLA, protection, shelter, and WASH.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organization recognized for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
The ICLA Technical Officer provides technical leadership and quality assurance for ICLA programming in Gaza. The position ensures that legal information, counselling, assistance and technical services are accurate, relevant, consistent and delivered in accordance with NRC standards and applicable Gazan and international legal frameworks. The role requires strong legal expertise in Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights, legal identity, civil documentation and related legal protection issues.
The Technical Officer leads technical oversight of HLP Due Diligence, legal case management, dispute analysis and Collaborative Dispute Resolution approaches. The position monitors changes in the legal, policy and operational environment, develops technical guidance and tools, and promotes gender-responsive programming that addresses barriers experienced by women and other vulnerable groups. The role also strengthens the capacity of NRC teams, partners and other stakeholders; supports legal research, programme development and cross-programme coordination; and represents NRC in relevant technical forums as delegated. Through regular quality review, capacity building and analysis, the position helps ensure that ICLA programming remains safe, effective and responsive to the evolving context in Gaza.