NRC NGO ICLA - Project Assistant Jobs in Kenya
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its Horn of Africa Programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011. Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations.
NRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by the ongoing conflict and more recently by the drought and famine.
NRC offers a comprehensive response for Refugees, returnees and IDPs of high need, addressing their food security, livelihood, shelter, education, ICLA, and water, hygiene and sanitation needs and also responding to emergencies through NRC’s five core competences; Shelter, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).
The purpose of Information Counselling & Legal (ICLA) Assistant position is to assist in the day to day implementation of the ICLA project activities. The position will be based in Kakuma.
Job description
Disseminate relevant information on ICLA services including country of origin information at the Integrated return help desk.
Maintain confidential records of beneficiary information. Conduct housing, land and property rights awareness for returnees.
Conduct Group Information sessions, participate in radio talk back shows and in drafting of radio spot messages.
Assist in mobilization and creating awareness among beneficiaries on ICLA services
Provide counselling and Legal Assistance on legal identity and HLP
Identify any protection concerns of returnees or refugees and refer to appropriate partner organization for assistance.
Compile daily, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly data of people provided with information, HLP rights awareness and mine risk awareness.
Capture the data of ICLA beneficiaries in accordance with NRC policy Participate
in ICLA continuous assessments, mapping and investigation.
Supervise data collection during ICLA surveys and assessments.
Consult with the Project Officer for guidance and support.
Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager
Qualifications
University Graduate in Law with 2 years project implementation experience.
Experience from working within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Education field Law
Education level College / University, Bachelor's degree
Academy college / University
Personal qualities
Knowledge and experience of conducting repatriation project is an added advantage. Capable of working in harsh environment under minimum supervision.
Good knowledge of written and spoken English
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills. Proven skills in report writing
Advanced computer skills; Word, Excel, Power point
We offer
Commencement as soon as possible
Duty station : Kakuma
Duration of contract 1 year with possibility of Extension
Salary/benefits according to NRC general directions. The candidate will observe NRC's Code of Conduct and working hours for the NRC Kakuma office
For more information and job application details, see; NRC NGO ICLA - Project Assistant Jobs in Kenya
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