NRC ICLA Coordinator - Yola Jobs in Nigeria

NRC ICLA Coordinator - Yola Jobs in Nigeria

Job Description

These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.

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 ICLA Coordinator to join our team in Yola, Adamawa State. You will be responsible for the day-to-day icla functions for the NRC Area South office.

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the ICLA Coordinator position is to ensure the effective implementation of the ICLA project portfolio at the area level. Under the supervision of the ICLA Project Manager, and with technical support and guidance from the ICLA Specialist, the ICLA Coordinator will

Generic responsibilities

Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

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

Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Line management of CC project field staff
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures

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

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

Provide regular progress reports to ICLA PM.

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 building of project staff and transfer key skills.

Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders.

Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

Specific responsibilities

Have primary responsibility for the implementation of the ICLA project activities, in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements.

Develop and follow up on detailed project work plans, procurement plans, spending plans, and monitoring and evaluation plans.

Train and coach, the project team on the technical aspects of the project.

Support teams in the identification, documentation, and reporting of concerns, and trends of the thematic areas of the ICLA project.

Coordinate with local authorities and represent ICLA in thematic/relevant coordination

meetings at the local level.

Manage project budget and liaise with support teams as necessary.

Supervise the ICLA TL, ICLA Officers and Technical Assistants.

Conduct regular field visits and provide progress reports to Project Manager and Area Manager; and

Carry out any other duties as delegated by the Project/Area Manager.

Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Generic professional competencies for this position:

Minimum Bachelor of a Law degree and must have been called to the Nigerian BAR (be able to practice as a lawyer in Nigeria) and be conversant with international humanitarian and Human Rights law or Political Science, International Relations, or Social Sciences.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within the field of expertise

Technical-specific knowledge from the humanitarian sector

Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts

Experience in working independently in a results-oriented multi-tasking and multicultural environment

Experience in managing staff

Excellent command of Microsoft Applications

Documented technical competencies related to the position’s responsibilities

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 Nigeria

Experience with start-up activities

Experience in coordination of Housing Land and Property and Civil Documentation activities

Ability to speak Hausa and one additional local language preferred.

Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue

Proven skills in report writing

Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods

Handling insecure environments

Political and cultural awareness

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; NRC ICLA Coordinator - Yola Jobs in Nigeria

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