ICLA Technical Assistant Nigeria Jos, Ref. NG/NRC/2901/2518

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.

If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Information-Counselling and Legal Assistance Technical Assistance to join our team in Jos, Plateau State. You will assist in the day-to-day implementation of ICLA project activities.

Qualifications

Professional competencies

• Degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, or Social Sciences.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a humanitarian context.
• Demonstrated knowledge of housing, land and property and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Context related skills, knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of the context in Plateau State.
• Ability to speak Hausa and one additional local language preferred.
• Candidates from Plateau State preferred.

Behavioral competencies

• Handling insecure environments
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing performance and development
• Planning and delivering results

What’s in it for you?

Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:

At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Learn on the job: NRC’s collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.

Additional Information:

Duty Stations: Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Duration of contract: 10 months (Renewable).

Grade Level: Grade 4 in NRC’s grading structure.

Reporting line: ICLA Coordinator

Travel: 70%

This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.

Responsibilities

Below is a brief summary of the role. Please download the Job Description for further details.

Generic responsibilities

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

Specific responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and delivering tasks in line with priorities and standards;
• Assist in the development and adapting training and information dissemination materials;
• Contribute to organisational learning through the provision specific technical analysis, lessons learned and reports;
• Assist in ensuring that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways of assistance;
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on the project activities and ensure compliance with plans and NRC standards;
• Ensure proper filing of relevant documents according to procedures;
• Assist in the development of status reports, including documentation of project achievements and deliverables; and
• Perform any other professional duties as requested by the coordinator and Project Manager.

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