ICLA Technical Assistant - (only open for Female Afghan nationality) - Job Location: Kunar - Afghanistan

Al Khubar

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Al Khubar
Grade: Junior level - Junior
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Legal - International Law
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Information, Counselling & Legal Assistance
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
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

Purpose of the Job:
The ICLA Technical Assistant will be based in Kunar Office of the NRC Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Programme in Afghanistan aiming at representing and promoting the interests of (NRC) through the implementation of the projects. The employee will advocate on behalf of refugee returnees and internally displaced persons in line with the NRC Policy Programme and current Plan of Action and Strategy for the region.

Job description

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action.
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
Ensure proper filing of documents.
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function.
Collect and record information about socio-economic, security and general conditions within the ICLA AOR for returnees and IDPs.
Work closely with the legal and capacity building units of ICLA for providing on time and relevant counseling and assistance to beneficiaries.
Conduct need assessments of the target group as required.
Identify problems facing returnees both before and after return, and record the experiences of returnees.
Participate in preparation of monthly reports and thematic reports.
Participate in NRC staff seminars and training, when scheduled; Represent NRC in coordination meetings, when requested and promote exchange of information with relevant external actors.
Respect the anonymity of clients approaching NRC and the confidentiality of information received from any clients.
Regularly visit returnee and IDP communities to provide information/counseling on rights awareness and durable solutions to displaced persons; disseminate information about NRC’s mandate.
Liaise with governmental, non-governmental organizations and UN agencies to establish and maintain networks for referrals.
Regular monitoring and tracking to ensure the project implementation meets the program and donor requirements.
Develop regular plans and monitor the implementation of the plans taking corrective measures as necessary.
Assist in ensuring optimal use of financial resources.
Any other tasks as instructed by immediate superior.

Qualifications

University degree in social sciences (education, political science, international relations, law, journalism, gender studies, human rights).
2-3 years’ Work experience in the field of community services.
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)
Experience from working in a project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Able to work effectively within a multi-cultural team environment and a gender respectful settings
Good counseling, communication, report writing and public speech skills with the ability to convey the message effectively to the target group
Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
Knowledge of Afghanistan context
Experience in liaising with civilian and government authorities as well as with regional, national and international institutions
Experience in gender-mainstreaming and GBV projects
Knowledge of the local languages (Pashto and Dari) and basic English is recommended.
knowledge of IDP policy.

Education field

Education title: University degree in social sciences (education, political science, international relations, law, journalism, gender studies, human rights).