Deadline: 28 October, 2020

Location: Bule Hora, Ethiopia

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Coordinator.

NRC provides assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Line management of ICLA officers operating in the Gedeo/West Guji region
• 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, assessment, survey, monitoring activities and project documentation in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality of implementation)
• Provide regular progress reports to the area manager and/or ICLA specialist
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and assess 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

Requirements

• University degree in Law is considered a very strong asset
• Degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, or a related subject will be considered if a candidate has a sufficiently strong background in protection-related work
• Four years, minimum, of work experience
• Experienced working in a protection or legal assistance implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context, including the delivery of technical capacity building training
• Experience in project management, including supervision of staff and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting on project activities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of Oromifa or Gedofa (desirable)
• Nationality of Ethiopia

To apply and for more information, click here.

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