ICLA Project Coordinator (National Position) Mosul, Nineveh

Rights Respected, People Protected

Background:

NRC has been operating in Iraq since 2010, to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable people affected by ongoing conflict in the region. NRC has a country office in Erbil, KR-I, and area offices in Baghdad, Dohuk, Kirkuk and Nineveh.

NRC’s national program strategy for 2018 will facilitate a shift from emergency response tools towards longer term initiatives, while maintaining the effective delivery of robust emergency response. In 2018, NRC Iraq will maintain a sectoral focus on education, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and livelihoods interventions, complemented by post-emergency WASH and shelter interventions with a two pronged approach within CCCM: both in-camp, and in urban and peri-urban areas. Cash-based and innovative programming will be at the centre of NRC Iraq’s efforts. NRC will prioritize assistance to those who have been left outside of social assistance schemes and recovery and reconstruction efforts, which will have prevented them from seeking durable solutions.

In 2018, NRC’s target population will be new underserved communities and locations, with a focus on IDPs returning to destroyed and disrupted communities unable to reintegrate due to insecurity. NRC will also prioritise serving vulnerable IDPs unable to return for reasons outside of their control, and responding to short-term displacement as a result of localized conflict and asymmetric attacks.

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 experience with at least  (3) three years experience from working in relevant fields, in project management or as Coordinator in humanitarian/recovery context. 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 (5) five-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.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

For more information, please find attached the job description.