ICLA Project Assistant at Norwegian Refugee Council

ICLA Project Assistant reports to ICLA Project Officer.

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.

Roles

• 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

Job 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.