Norwegian Refugee Counci ICLA Project Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia

Norwegian Refugee Counci ICLA Project Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 216309

Category: Legal
Location: Bule Hora and all fields, Oromia Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: xxxx

Job Description

Vacancy Announcement (Re-Advert)

Job Title: ICLA Project Coordinator (National Position)

Reporting to: ICLA Project Manager

Job Based at: Bule Hora with frequent travel to the field sites

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The purpose of the ICLA Coordinator position is to implement the delegated Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) project portfolio

Generic responsibilities:

Line management of ICLA Officers operating in the Gedeo / West Guji region

Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

Contribute to ICLA strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps

Manage and implement delegated portfolio of ICLA projects (activities, budget and project documentation in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality of implementation)

Provide regular progress reports to the ICLA Project Manager, Area Manager and/or ICLA Specialist.

Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and assess new and better ways to assist

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

Specific responsibilities:

In consultation with the ICLA Specialist & ICLA Project Manager, coordinate and facilitate capacity building trainings for humanitarian partners, local authorities and displaced community leaders

Ensure compliance by the ICLA Officers with ICLA policies, and implementation of ICLA case management and M&E tools

Implement HR related processes (recruitment, orientation, training, performance appraisal) with respect to the ICLA Officers

Ensure compliance by the ICLA Officers with NRC’s Human Resource, Financial, Logistics & Security policies and procedures, and amicably resolve any challenges that arise between the ICLA Officers and NRC’s support departments

Regularly attend relevant Protection Cluster/Sector meetings in area of operation to represent ICLA, gather and share information with partners, advocate on behalf of vulnerable displaced persons facing civil documentation, legal identity, and related challenges, and contribute to the provision of effective and timely humanitarian assistance

to displaced persons

Work with ICLA Officers to implement ICLA activities relating to Housing, Land, and Property and Legal Identity in Gedeo and West Guji

Foster productive relationships between ICLA and local authorities / humanitarian partners

Promote synergies between ICLA and other departments within NRC

Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager

Job Requirements

Generic professional competencies:

Previous experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills;

Strong organizational and team building skills

Ability to prioritise responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines

Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

Ability to work independently whenever required

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

A University degree in law is strongly preferred and will be considered a very strong asset; alternatively a degree in social science, political science, or a related subject will be considered if the candidate has a sufficiently strong background in protection related work

Experience from working in a protection or legal assistance implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context, including the delivery of technical capacity building trainings

Experience with child protection related issues will be considered a very strong asset

Experience in project management, including supervision of staff and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures

Significant experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting on project activities

Prior experience of representing an I/NGO, and advocating on behalf of beneficiaries, in public forums (e.g. Protection Cluster/Sector)

Advanced computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Fluency in written and spoken English, Amharic, and Oromifa or Gedofa.

How to Apply

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

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through www.ethiojobs.net OR www.webcruiter.no (If it is possible, attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials). Applications should reach NRC latest by August 13, 2019.

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as NRC offers attractive salary and benefit with on-the-job training opportunities!”

Norwegian Refugee Counci ICLA Project Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia