ICLA Project Coordinator (National Position), Mosul, Nineveh

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 ICLA Coordinator position is to manage and implement delegated portfolio of ICLA projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from ICLA Project Manager (ICLA PM). In consultation with the ICLA PM, coordinates and facilitates capacity building training for humanitarian partners, local authorities and displaced community leaders.  The ICLA Project Coordinator will be reporting to ICLA Project Manager.  The position is based in Mosul, Nineveh. 

Ideal Candidate Profile:

A university graduate in law, social science, public administration or related subject required; Master's degree is preferred.  The candidate should have at least  (3) three years of work experience in relevant fields and experience in project management. Ideally the candidate should be able to produce written reports. S/he should have the ability to prioritize responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and able to meet deadlines. Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is a must. Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct is essential.

Key Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• 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 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
• In consultation with the ICLA PM, coordinate and co-facilitate capacity building trainings for humanitarian partners and local authorities.
• Ensure compliance by the ICLA team with ICLA policies, and implementation of ICLA case management and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools;
• Regularly attend relevant Protection and/or Non Food Items (NFI)/Shelter Cluster meetings to represent ICLA, gather and share information with partners, advocate on behalf of vulnerable displaced persons facing Registration Civil Documentation (RCD) & HLP challenges, 
• Contribute to the planning of future ICLA activities by providing the ICLA PM with relevant data for donor proposals, budgets, work plans, and procurement plans.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and team working skills
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
• Ability to work independently whenever required

The post will be for (2) two months duration with possibility of extension subject to funds and performance satisfactory.

Salary: 7/1 according to NRC-Iraq's salary scale.

Benefits: Health insurance.

Duty Station: Mosul, Nineveh Area Office.

For more information, please find attached the job description.