NRC ICLA Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

NRC ICLA Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

Are you passionate about people displaced by war and conflict? Are you up for a unique opportunity with a leading organisation?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is one of the leading humanitarian organisations in the world, with 16 000 aid workers in 41 countries. We are now seeking candidates for Information Counselling & Legal Assistance (ICLA) to support Ethiopia Country office management and the organisation in improving to oversee the technical development of the ICLA strategic direction and quality assurance.

The purpose of the Core Competence Specialist position is to oversee the technical development of the specific Core Competency (ICLA), strategic direction and quality assurance, the CC strategy and quality control. The ICLA Specialist is responsible for mentoring, training and capacity build staff on ICLA technical capacity.

The Specialist will lead the Housing Land and Property working group in Addis Ababa with other actors in the humanitarian field and a background in this together with protection mainstreaming and a robust understanding of the legal modalities of Ethiopia are a great asset.

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.

What you will do:

Responsibilities:

Strategic leader for ensuring the organisation can make data driven decisions on HLP and other ICLA related discipline;

General Responsibilities;

Develop CC strategy, technical guidance and Macro LFAs that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities

Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposal, budgets and donor reports
Identify trends technical standards and donor priorities

Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within CC, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation

Provide technical direction and project implementation support

Specific Responsibilities;

Lead the Housing, Land & Property (HLP) Working Group in Addis Ababa

Study ICLA-specific contextual aspects and issues in Ethiopia and produce strategic and programing analysis to initiate ICLA programme for NRC Ethiopia.

In support of the regional ICLA Adviser and the HoP, ensure that the necessary funds and resources are mobilized for growing ICLA needs

Ensure compliance and adherence to NRC policies within the ICLA CC (re the CC that will be initiated)

Ensure that the ICLA strategy and

projects to be initiated will promote and protect the rights of refugees, IDPs, host community and returnees and will contribute to the NRC Ethiopia advocacy strategy.

Assess ICLA -specific contextual analysis as well as potential programming aspects throughout the country.

Develop high level quality ICLA project proposals and reports for potential programming in those areas.

In support of the HoP, CD and the regional/Global ICLA advisers ensure that relevant donors are targeted for fund raising.

Professional Competencies:

Minimum 4 years of experience within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context
MA/BA in related field

Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

ICLA core competency expertise

Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

Knowledge and skills in market analysis, cash-based interventions and market based programmes

Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Background in law is desirable specifically working with Housing Land & Property rights

Experience with project development, especially from an emergency and post-emergency phases

Experience in working with ECHO, NMFA, SIDA and UN agencies UNHCR, UNICEF, OCHA donors etc;

Experience in capacity building and community mobilization as you will work with different area offices

Experience in advocacy work

Experience with coordination mechanisms (cluster and sectorial)

We know you are curious and would like to find out more about this role, here is the detailed Job Description

What Makes this Position Attractive?

A challenging and exciting opportunity with an international team dedicated to advocating for the rights of people forced to flee;

A chance to provide operational management and development of the ICLA core competency in Ethiopia in the wake of many challenges currently facing the country

A commensurate salary and benefits according to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; NRC ICLA Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

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