ICLA Technical Assistant - (only open for Afghan nationality) - Job Location: Kandahar - Afghanistan

Kandahar

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Kandahar
Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Consulting
Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization specialized in assisting and advocating for the rights of refugees, returnees and internally displaced people (IDPs).

Job description

Provide free legal information, counselling and assistance to refugee returnees, IDPs and host community (beneficiaries) consistent with the applicable laws and procedures, including timely and appropriate follow-up appeals etc.
Remain updated on current legislation and legal developments in Afghanistan and international protection frameworks.
Accurately register cases in the electronic database.
Maintain and update hard copy files of documents and pleadings in individual cases.
Participate in field visits for identification and follow up of cases, when scheduled.
Participate in preparation of monthly reports, thematic reports, and correspondence with government officials and international organizations.
Bring legal problems of clients to the attention of relevant departments/stakeholders.
Represent NRC in national and internal meetings, when requested.
Respect the anonymity of clients approaching NRC and the confidentiality of information received from any clients at all time.
Provide legal counselling to clients and represent them in courts, at attorney departments and other relevant departments.
Any other tasks as instructed by immediate superior.

Qualifications

University degree from faculty of law or Sharia, and a thorough knowledge of Afghan law;
Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ working experience with humanitarian program in the field law
Work experience from national or international organizations (Experience with returnees/IDPs issues is an asset);
Familiarity with NRC's work in the region;
Good computer skills.
English writing ability, Fluency in both languages would be highly regarded.
Defense license is required