ICLA Technical Assistant Bangladesh Cox's Bazar Ukhiya

Key Task and Responsibilities

• Assist in formulation and implementation of ICLA protection advocacy strategy by developing innovative and creative written, pictorial and other informational and visibility materials and preparing respective specifications and layouts
• Take part in mobilization and conducting of needs assessments, studies and research using focus group discussions, interviews and questionnaires
• Collate information on government and NGO policies pertaining to refugees and host communities and monitor the general context through regular filed access to identify issues affecting refugees and host communities which relate to ICLA thematic areas
• Establish excellent relations with beneficiaries including understanding the needs of beneficiaries through regular visits and frequent contact
• Document findings on thematic assessments and studies
• Entry of data from intake forms and photocopying and filing all the documents related to ICLA activities (ICLA client files, project documents, training materials etc.)
• Supporting the provision of internal referrals from/to other NRC core competencies and conducting external referrals to other service providers
• Support the conducting of capacity building and training activities for communities, government officials and NGOs on ICLA thematic areas
• Perform any other task as requested by ICLA PM

Key Education and Skills Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with background in law, human rights or similar
• Good knowledge of the refugee context in Bangladesh
• Professional fluency in the Bangla language (ability to communicate in Chittagonian dialect)
• Knowledge of Burmese language an asset
• Experience from working in a non-profit organization
• Knowledge of the software programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional Information 

We welcome applications from qualified and interested candidates, particularly local candidates, from the Cox’s Bazar area. Qualified female candidates are encourage to apply. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

Contract period:  09 months (extendable)

Duty Station: Ukhiya and Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar

Number of Position: 02 positions
Salary and Benefits:  Competitive salary and allowances as per NRC’s salary scale, Insurance, festival bonus, and annual leave