Job Description

Position: ICLA -Officer

Number of Positions: One (1)

Reports to: ICLA Coordinator

Duty station: Bor (95%) travel to Northern Jonglei counties-TE, DUK and Yuai

Supervision of Four (4) Paralegals

Project number: NORAD FLEXI -SSFM 2634

Duration and

Type of contract: Project Based- 7 months subject to Extension based on performance and funding

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

1. Role and responsibilities

The Project Officer is responsible for implementation and coordination of the Information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA) activities in Akobo County, Jonglei State

Generic responsibilities

The responsibilities depend to some degree on the existing organizational chart of the Country Office (CO) and the size and complexity of the operations.

1. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tool, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements;

2. Implement the ICLA activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans;

3. Prepare periodic status reports and other documents as required by management;

4. Ensure proper filing of documents;

5. Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans;

6. Coordinate with relevant partners;

7. Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures;

8. Train and develop team;

9. Promote and share ideas for technical improvement in order to improve the quality of the activities;

10. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need explore and access new and better ways to assist.

Specific responsibilities

• Provide information, counselling and legal assistance to the NRC’s beneficiaries as per the sub-component in the project

• Conduct assessments and regular monitoring in IDPs, returnees and host communities related to different aspects of ICLA programming.

• Plan, implement and evaluate community sensitization campaigns and information sessions, counselling sessions, and Legal Assistance on available services, increment of security of tenure, promotion of HLP rights, civil documentation, peaceful coexistence and human rights, and Collaborative Dispute Resolution (CDR) trainings and coaching;

• Contribute to monitoring & evaluation of the ICLA project, and offer suggestions for improvement where warranted;

• Upon technical direction from the ICLA Project Coordinator or the ICLA Specialist, represent NRC in a professional manner in meetings with government authorities, humanitarian partners and beneficiary communities;

• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the ICLA Coordinator, APM and Area management on project deliverables.

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

• Other ICLA staff including core competency (CC) specialist.

2. Competencies.

Competencies are important for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. Details about NRC’s competencies are to be found in the Competency Framework Competencies are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following three categories:

1. Value driven competencies

Values are aspirational attitudes and beliefs that influence the way people conduct themselves. NRC’s values are: Dedicated, Innovated, Inclusive and Accountable.

2. Behavioral competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. Of the 12 behavioral competencies, the following are essential for this position:

• Managing resources and achieving results

• Handling insecure environments

• Working with people

• Coping with change

3. Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies for this position

• Holder of bachelor’s Degree in Law or Humanities from a recognized University;

• Experience working in ICLA /Legal Protection related Project in a humanitarian/Emergency context.

• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts;

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;

• Knowledge about own management skills/profile;

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

• Fluency in Nuer (Naath) and /or Dinka Languages

Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):

• Knowledge of the Northen Jonglei context;

• Knowledge of Arabic and a local language is an advantage;

• Good-level competency in computer skills (common Microsoft Windows and Office applications);

• Proven skills and experience in report writing;

• Strong organizational and logistical skills and the ability to work with little infrastructure and to function in difficult situations including limited transport options.

Note: All applicants must have a valid South Sudanese Nationality Certificate or Passport.

DUTY STATION AND LIVING CONDITIONS

The position will be based in Bor and will require the staff to travel inside and within different areas of Northern and other counties within Jonglei State.

As this position is only for South Sudanese nationals, the employee will be responsible for finding his or her own accommodation. Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Kindly attached an updated CV and a cover letter an the application process.