NRC ICLA Officer Jobs 2024 – South Sudan NGO Jobs

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NRC ICLA Officer Jobs 2024 – South Sudan NGO Jobs.

NRC South Sudan looking for “ICLA Officer”.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 07th February 2024.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises.

The NRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 19th January 2024 for qualified South Sudanese to fill in the vacant post of ICLA Officer to be based in Juba, South Sudan.

Specific Responsibilities

Provide information, counselling and legal assistance to the NRC’s beneficiaries as per the sub-component in the project on HLP rights/CDR, LCD and Employment Law and Procedures-ELP
Conduct assessments and regular monitoring in IDP and host communities related to different aspects of ICLA programming;
Plan, implement and evaluate community sensitization campaigns 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;
Compile Activity reports and enter data into GORS Online System
Coordinate with relevant authorities such as traditional leaders, county, payam and boma authorities at the county level and liaise with humanitarian partners on the issues of HLP/CDR, LCD and ELP programmes respectively
Upon technical direction from the ICLA Specialist, ICLA Project Officer, represent NRC in a professional manner in meetings with government authorities, humanitarian partners and beneficiary communities;
Regularly supervise, coach/mentor and build the capacities of ICLA Project Assistant (S)/Paralegals on ICLA technical skills and knowledge.
Conduct the Work and Development Plan for Project Assistant (S) under his or her supervision.
Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by ICLA Team Leader in Unity State.

Eligibility Criteria

Generic professional competencies for this position:

Holder of bachelor degree in Law or Humanities from a recognized University;
Experience working as a Legal aid/access to Justice Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context;
Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts;
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
Knowledge about own manager skills/profile;
Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

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

Knowledge of the SS context;
Knowledge of Juba Arabic and other local languages 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.