ICLA Coordinator - (only open for Afghan nationality) Location: Nangarhar - Afghanistan

Nangarhar Province

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Nangarhar Province
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Legal - International Law
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Consulting
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Managerial positions
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

Line management of ICLA legal unit field staff
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Manage and implement delegated portfolio of CC (ICLA) projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from PM in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
Provide regular progress reports to Project Manager (Area Manager and Core Competency Specialist if no PM)
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Provide technical legal analysis and advisories to the program staff
Assist in monitoring, evaluating and suggest changes and improvements in program and materials based on observations and discussions with the ICLA staff and the Program Manager.
Regular monitoring and tracking to ensure the project implementation meets the program and donor requirements.
Support program staff to develop regular plans and monitor the implementation of the plans taking corrective measures was necessary.
Assist in ensuring optimal use of financial resources and good budget management
Ensure project activity progresses and financial expenditure reports produced at regular intervals and timelines.
Networking, exchange information and co-operate with other local and international key actors, represent NRC/ICLA in networks in consultations with Project Manager.
Participate and assist the Project Manager and Area Manager in relevant meetings with the UN, humanitarian agencies and Governmental authorities.
Any other reasonable task as instructed by immediate superior

Qualifications

University degree in social sciences (education, political science, international relations, law, journalism, gender studies, human rights).
Work experience in the field of community services 4-5 years.
Preferably experience of working with clients; with an emphasis on networking/ work experience with national or international organizations (Experience with returnees/IDPs issues is an asset);