Apply by 5:00 PM on September 30, 2023 | Information counseling & Legal Assistance Coordinator Job Vacancy in Uganda Arua | NRC

Job Information

Job Reference Number 12322

Information, counseling, and legal assistance as a job category

Bachelor’s Degree as Degree Level

Job Schedule Permanent

Regions Arua

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Position Description

What you plan to do

responsibilities in general

• Management of the field workforce for the ICLA project
• Observing NRC guidelines, regulations, and practices
• Contribute to the creation of ICLA strategy, project proposals, and needs and gap analysis.
• Ensure excellent technical quality in managing and implementing the allocated portfolio of ICLA projects (activities, budget, and project documentation) in accordance with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements.
• Report on progress on a regular basis to the Area Manager (AM).
• Make sure projects are directed at those who need protection the most, and consider new and more effective ways to help.
• Promote and disseminate suggestions for making the activities better and more essential modifications.
• Ensure project staff capability and impart important skills.
• communicate and work together with the appropriate local authorities and other important stakeholders.
• In accordance with the advocacy strategy, advance the rights of refugees, IDPs, and returnees.

Responsibilities

particular obligations

• oversee the execution of ICLA programs in West Nile that target both refugees and host communities and focus on legal and civil paperwork, housing, land and property rights, and employment laws and processes.
• Help the ICLA program team on the ground design precise work plans and objectives, follow up on their implementation, and take part in frequent performance monitoring of programs.
• In order to enhance and monitor the quality of the NRC’s ICLA approaches, support the development of high-quality programming by identifying crucial areas for additional follow-up, developing strategies, and assisting with implementation.
• ICLA-specific technical assessments and research should be conducted, recommendations should be made, and program implementation should be adjusted for needs and context.
• Participate actively in pertinent coordination forums, such as camp-level protection, child protection, working groups against sexual and gender-based violence, housing and livelihood, and county coordination forums, as directed at the national level.
• For project employees, especially staff from the refugee population, develop training modules, offer specialized technical learning or/and training, and support partner capacity building on ICLA thematic areas.
• Develop and put into practice strategies that support safe programming and mainstreaming protection, and coordinate with partners and the NRC’s Protection specialist, including on protection case referrals.
• Promote the NRC’s Child Safeguarding Policy and make sure that NRC ICLA staff and partners are aware of the policy’s reporting and investigation procedures.
• Participate in monthly meetings of the area office’s coordination and operations, such as the monthly meeting of the program and the area management team.
• Conduct performance evaluations for the staff under your direction at the beginning, middle, and end of the year.
• Assist the M&E and grants team in producing timely, accurate donor and internal NRC reports by ensuring that data is consistently gathered and processed.

any additional work that your line manager reasonably assigns.

To learn more about the position, kindly download the JD-ICLA Coordinator.pdf file.

What you’ll be bringing

Professional competencies in general:

What we provide

• a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as law, politics, social science, or another
• a minimum of five years’ relevant experience in the field.
• 2 years of project management and team-building experience in the field of protection.
• knowledge of international law governing refugees and human rights. understanding of SPHERE standards and other international protection and humanitarian requirements
• prior job experience in challenging and unstable environments.
• technical expertise that has been documented in relation to the duties of the position.
• Excellent computer skills and writing experience for proposals and reports.
• strong communication abilities
• supervisory abilities in project implementation
• Conflict-resolution skills for both individuals and groups.
• ability to meet deadlines and work with little supervision.
• high levels of cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• proficiency in the written and spoken English language.
• relevant background in humanitarian settings, particularly in long-lasting crises
• knowledge of the West Nile and refugee situations in Uganda
• Language proficiency in the West Nile region will be advantageous.

Station of duty: Arua, Uganda

3 month national contract with the possibility of an extension pending funds

50% of the journey is internal.

Grade 7 on the national salary scale for NRC.

NRC is an employer that values diversity. Without regard to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability, we are committed to diversity.

We take creative risks, value ideas, and delegate authority to all staff members. You’ll have plenty of chances to speak up and take charge.

Learn more about the advantages of working at the NRC.

Important details regarding the application procedure

Only internal candidates should click the “I am an employee” suitcase icon to be taken to NRC’s internal careers page.

Include your entire name as it appears on your passport when creating your profile. Fill out all the experience, employment background, and educational fields that the system requires.

Send in your application and resume in English, making sure to include your most recent resume.

Applications that don’t satisfy the minimum requirements in terms of experience or credentials won’t often be taken into consideration. Unsolicited applications that are unrelated to this particular job posting will not be taken into consideration.

Only those who have been shortlisted will be contacted. For each open post, we get a lot of applications.

Ugandan citizens are strongly urged to apply because only qualified individuals with Ugandan citizenship are eligible for this position.

We’re searching for those who are deeply committed to aiding refugees and others who must escape their homes. Do you fall under this category? If so, NRC provides you with the chance to:

Work hard and professionally, often in trying circumstances.

Join a workplace where sharing ideas and taking on responsibilities are encouraged.

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