ICLA Project Officer – Dolow (National Position)) - Somalia

Job description

Implementation of NRC’s ICLA program policy at office level
Ensure that ICLA is an integral part of program activities
Train and advice staff and partners on ICLA
Produce data collection, reports and analysis as required
Provide, in consultation with field teams, recommendations on ICLA actions and response mechanisms
Represent NRC in protection and shelter cluster meetings and cooperate with relevant partners
Be updated on local and national news and provide briefings to NRC staff on relevant information
Be alert to the security implications of NRC’s activities relating to protection and Human Rights concerns
Provision of direct legal support to programme targets using a variety of approaches including alternative dispute resolution methodologies, counseling and formal representation.
Carry out regular outreach including, where appropriate, home visits to particularly vulnerable clients that would be otherwise unable to access the office or legal centres;
Conduct awareness training and training activities for communities, government officials and NGOs on a rights based topics.
Ensure cases are processed in a timely manner according to case management and client handling procedures.
Ensure case management and monitoring tools are maintained.
Undertake monitoring of themes relevant to the programme by ensuring a regular field presence
Maintain good working relations with implementing partners, INGOs, NGOs and UN agencies;
Conduct legal research as required.
Write activity reports which include legal analysis as required;
Assist in conducting research as required.
Assist in strategic review; monitoring and evaluation activities and identification of other relevant ICLA activities.
Collation of information on government and NGO policies pertaining to IDP’s and monitors the general context through regular field access to identify issues affecting IDPs which relate to ICLA/HLP themes.
Contribute to the development of NRC’s Country strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities in the ICLA sector.
Supervise, evaluate and appraise ICLA paralegals in South Central.
Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

University degree in Social sciences. Bacholer of law is added advantage.
Thorough understanding of legal provisions and procedures in Somalia.
Knowledge and experience with human rights issues and an understanding of international law.
Maturity, results orientated and willing to work long hours
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to relate to both urban and rural communities in friendly, open and professional manner
Experience of using desktop office software including MS Word and Excel.
Minimum of 3 years work experience with specific experience in a law firm, judiciary, NGO, legal or international organization in the area of protection or human rights
Experience from working as a Legal Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience working with and implementing projects through local partners, paralegals, local authorities and community dispute resolution committees
Training skills
Reporting skills
Budget monitoring
Experience in research and data analysis
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own skills/profile

Personal qualities

Behavioral competencies these are personal qualities or characteristics that influence how successful people are in their job. The below are required for this position:

Handling insecure environments
Managing resources to optimize results
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development

We offer

Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Duty Station: Dolow
Salary/Benefits: According to NRC's general directions.
The candidate is to observe NRC's four core values dedication, innovation, inclusivity, accountability and the Code of Conduct for all staff.

Miscellaneous info

• Travel: Some travelling must be expected