ICLA Officer- Legal Assistance (National Position), NRC East Mosul sub-Office - Iraq

Rights Respected, People Protected

Background:

NRC is operating in Iraq since 2010 to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable people affected by on-going conflict in the region. It has its country office in Erbil, KR-I and has area offices in Baghdad, Dohuk, Erbil, Kirkuk and Hamam Al-Alil.  

NRC national program strategy for 2016 takes a whole of Iraq approach focusing on CCCM, WASH, Shelter, Education, Emergency Cash modalities, housing and land property (HLP) and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA). In 2016, NRC will continue to consolidate operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I) by providing care and maintenance facilities in IDPs camps, strengthening the relevant government authorities and building systems more at community levels as opposed to household level for successful exit, while also considerably scaling up operations in the South-Central regions of Iraq (with focus on the Anbar and Baghdad Governorates). A further priority will be to reach populations in harder to access areas through working with implementing national partners, established community network contacts and UN-led Rapid Response Mechanisms (RRM). Target caseload will be people affected by displacement including IDPs in camps, IDPs outside of camps, host communities, returnees and refugees.

Overview:

The purpose of the officer position is day to day implementation of the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance ( ICLA) Program.The ICLA  Officer is an officer-level position in NRC and part of the House , Land Property,  Information , Counselling and Legal Assistance in NRC. The ICLA Officer  will be directly involved in the implementation of ICLA projects  and supports activities with the aim to improve service coordination and management of beneficiaries  through mobile group information sessions and radio shows, raise awareness on Registration and Civil Documentation (RCD) & Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights and procedures among beneficiaries.In addition, the officer will be managing relations with local authorities and community leaders.The ICLA  Officer will be reporting to ICLA Project Coordinator.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Minimum of 2 years experience with legal representation in civil law matters in Iraqi courts, including familiarity with RCD and/or HLP laws, procedures and practices operative in Iraq.A University degree in law, and a license to practice law in Iraq .Experience from working as a project officer in humanitarian and recover/context.The candidate ideally should have previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.The candidate should have documented results related to the position responsibilities. Fluency in spoken & written Arabic and knowledge of English Language is preferable. Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct.

Key Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise incentive workers in east Mosul
• Provide mobile legal assistance to beneficiaries who are unable to claim or realize their RCD or HLP rights on their own (i.e. irregular cases or those with particular vulnerabilities).
• Assess the need for provision of financial assistance to vulnerable IDPs to cover administrative or legal fees, or transportation allowance to attend administrative or court proceedings;
• Input and update beneficiary data into ICLA’s case management tools, and periodically disaggregate and analyze data gathered during legal assistance activities in order to identify trends;
• Compile up-to-date information on relevant RCD & HLP laws, procedures, and practices
• Advocate for recognition of the RCD & HLP rights of displaced persons when engaging with stakeholders, including building owners, local authorities and humanitarian partners
• Undertake regular monitoring & evaluation of ICLA activities, and contribute to monthly progress reports on activities, highlighting any technical or operational successes
• Adhere to ICLA policies, donor agreements, work plans, budgets and procurement plans
• Adhere to NRC’s Human Resource, Financial, Logistics & Security policies and procedures, and coordinate with these support departments to ensure timely implementation of ICLA activities

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills
• Proven skills and experience in report writing, and representing an organization in public forums
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating with government authorities and/or building owners, and in advancing the interests of vulnerable beneficiaries before such stakeholders
• Proven skills and experience in case management and conflict resolution
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

The post will be for (7) months contract duration (with possible extension)-Subject to fund

Salary: 5/1 according to NRC-Iraq's salary grade.

Benefits: Health insurance.

Duty Station: NRC East Mosul sub-office

Travel : Daily travel to camp and urban locations where beneficiaries reside 

Due to emergency requirements, NRC will start screening the CVs after 1 week  of the date of this announcement.

For more information, please find enclosed the job description.