Norwegian Refugee Council - Information, Counselling & Legal Assistance Coordinator - Jobs in Kenya
Norwegian Refugee Council - Information, Counselling & Legal Assistance Coordinator - Jobs in Kenya
The NRC East Africa & Yemen mission is an expanding programme.
NRC started its operations in Kenya in the refugee camps in Dadaab in February 2007.
NRC has WASH, Shelter, Education, Food Security and Livelihood and Information Counselling and Legal Assistant programmes implemented in the refugee camps in Dadaab and Kakuma.
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability.
These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.
The purpose of the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Project Coordinator position is to implement delegated ICLA project portfolio in Turkana West sub-county including Kakuma camp, Kalobeyei settlement and the surrounding host community.
This includes overall responsibility for the implementation of programming in the following key areas:
Supporting the voluntary repatriation of predominately Somali refugees in coordination with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) with a focus on provision of information and facilitating safe and dignified return;
Programming related to improving refugees and vulnerable host communities access to timely legal and civil documentation including birth, marriage and death certificates and supporting the mainstreaming of housing, land and property rights in camp contexts including through supporting collaborative dispute resolution;
Supporting NRC’s integrated livelihoods approach through provision of information, counselling and legal assistance related to employment laws and procedures and conducting assessments, research and local advocacy to remove barriers to refugee self-reliance.
Job Description
Line management of ICLA project field staff
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
Provide regular progress reports to Area Manager (AM)
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
Ensure capacity of project staff and transfer key skills
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
Promote the rights of refugees/IDPs/returnees in line with advocacy strategy
Oversee implementation of ICLA projects focussed on legal and civil documentation, housing, land and property rights and employment laws and procedures in Turkana West, targeting both refugees and host communities
Provide day-to-day support to ICLA programme team at field level in developing clear work plans and targets and following up on implementation and engage in regular performance monitoring of projects
Support the development of quality programming, identifying key areas for further follow up, devising strategies and supporting implementation to improve and monitor
quality in NRC’s ICLA approaches
Conduct ICLA specific technical assessments and research, present recommendations and adapt programme implementation to needs and context
Actively participate in relevant coordination forums including camp level protection, child protection, sexual and gender-based violence, shelter and livelihood working groups and county coordination forums
Develop training modules and provide specific technical learning or/and training for project staff including refugee community staff and support capacity building on ICLA thematic areas amongst partners
Develop and implement approaches that promote safe programming and protection mainstreaming and coordinate with NRC’s Protection Officer and partners including on protection case referrals
Promote NRC’s Child Safeguarding Policy and ensure awareness of the policy amongst NRC ICLA staff and partners including reporting and investigation procedures
Participate in the monthly area office coordination meetings including the monthly programme meeting and the Area Management Team
Conduct work planning, mid-term and end-term performance review for staff under your supervision.
Any other tasks assigned by the line-manager
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within field of expertise
2 years of experience managing protection projects
Familiarity with international refugee law and human rights law. Knowledge of SPHERE standards and other global humanitarian and protection standards
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented technical competences related to the position’s responsibilities
Experience in proposal and report writing and excellent computer skills
University degree in law, political science, social science or other relevant discipline.
Diploma with relevant experience will be considered.
Relevant experience in humanitarian settings, especially protracted crisis
Good understanding of refugee situation in Kenya
Knowledge of the local language (Kiswahili, Juba Arabic, Somali) – if different than English
Education field:
Social science
Education level:
College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
Good communication skills
Project implementation supervisory skills
Ability to resolve individual and group conflicts
Ability to work with minimum supervision and deliver on deadlines
Possess high cultural awareness and sensitivity
Fluency in English language both written and verbal
Handling insecure environments
Managing resources to optimise results
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development
Planning and delivering results
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 30th April 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian Refugee Council - Information, Counselling & Legal Assistance Coordinator - Jobs in Kenya
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