ICLA Assistant - Khartoum, Sudan

External & Internal Vacancy Announcement  ICLA Assistant Khartoum, Sudan

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NRC resumed operations in Sudan in 2020, providing humanitarian assistance, protection, and durable solutions. Our country programme integrates all of NRC’s six core competencies (camp management, education, ICLA, livelihoods, shelter, and WASH), and provides a rapid response capacity (including for the recent refugee emergency in eastern Sudan), and thematic capacities for cash and markets-based approaches, advocacy, digital modes of assistance, and co-leading various technical and strategic coordination platforms.

The purpose of the assistant position is to assist with day to day development and eventual implementation of the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Programme in Khartoum.

The ICLA assistants will support ICLA assessments to be conducted in the different States to help develop ICLA program. In addition to this, they will be responsible for the provision of information, counselling, legal assistance and collaborative dispute resolution services to displacement affected communities.

Generic responsibilities:

1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.

2. Assist a range of support with the implementation of ICLA portfolio according to plan of action.

3. Implements independently procedures and activities within ICLA as delegated.

4. Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards.

5. Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, in order to be most effective in supporting the team.

6. Use initiative in day to day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards for the area of work.

7. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.

8. Ensure proper filing of documents.

9. Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise

Specific responsibilities (Refer attached JD)

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a university graduate of law, social science or related field, with a minimum of two years’ previous experience in the field. Experience working in complex and volatile contexts, in particular in Sudan. Technical management expertise relevant to the role. Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. Fluency in English and Arabic both written and verbal. We are particularly looking for a positive individual with strong communication skills, who can build trust and confidently navigate both internally and externally at different levels.

In this position you will join highly motivated and expert staff who are making a difference to the most vulnerable people. Additional Information: Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline Email and paper applications will not be considered.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!!!

Contract period: 12 months Salary/benefits:

According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Duty station: Khartoum Travel: 90%

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NB: All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.