Technical ICLA Assistant "Nationals Only"

Rights Respected, People Protected

NRC in Jordan

Established in 2012 NRC Jordan’s long-term outlook addresses the problems affecting life as a refugee. We work to build the resilience of Syrians, and to relieve the impact on the Jordanian communities that host them.  Syrian refugees in Jordan are struggling. As they contend with difficult living conditions across the country, the obstacles are complex. They struggle to remain registered as refugees, to provide for their families, and to access essential services – including education for their children. The Jordanian communities that host them, meanwhile, feel the impact of hosting high numbers of refugees – with each year that passes, local infrastructure becomes more strained.

Role Specific Information

The Technical Assistant position within NRC’s Information, Counseling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) programme is a challenging humanitarian position responsible for direct provision of information and counseling to Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians on various topics including legal and civil documentation, housing, land and property rights and work rights both in field outreach and in NRC’s drop-in centers.

Generic responsibilities:

• Provides Core Competency technical support to beneficiaries.
• Adheres to NRC policies, Core Competency tools, handbooks and guidelines.
• Prepares and files accurate records of project activities and ensures all information is accurate and available in time.
• Reports protection concerns to line manager(s).
• Develops own weekly activity planning. 

Specific responsibilities:

• Delivers legal awareness sessions individual counselling and case management services to Syrian refugees and Jordanian beneficiaries on various topics including legal and civil documentation, tenancy and work rights and any other ICLA thematic areas
• Contributes to the identification of cases of legal assistance Contributes to the identification of cases for protection referrals
• Undertakes day-to-day data collection and data entry related to field activities;
• Participates in field mapping exercises
• Undertakes other responsibilities as required by line management  

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a Vocational/Tawjihi  graduate , with a minimum of 1 year previous experience.  Experience working in complex and volatile contexts, in particular in the Middle East.  Basic knowledge about data management and computer skills . Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.  Fluency in Arabic both written and verbal.and some knowledge of English.

We are particularly looking for a positive individual with strong communication skills, who can build trust and confidently navigate both internally and externally at different levels.

Inthis position you will join highly motivated and expert staff who are making a difference to the most vulnerable people in the world's biggest displacement crisis.

Additional Information:

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline

Contract period:through 31st Dec 2017

Salary/benefits: (842 Basic Salary) According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions 

Duty station:Jerash

Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start

NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities.

NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

NB: Please enter your specific city of residency in Jordan in your application

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