ICLA Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization that has been operational in Cameroon since April 201

• NRC's mission is to support individuals who have been forced to flee their homes due to crises. The organization focuses on protecting displaced communities and assisting them in rebuilding their lives. NRC operates in various crisis-affected regions across Cameroon, including the Far North, Northwest, Southwest, East, and Adamawa. The organization emphasizes an integrated approach to its work, aiming to provide coordinated support that helps communities transition from emergencies to stability. NRC's programs are centered around four main areas: legal assistance (ICLA), Water and Sanitation (WASH), Shelter, and Education. These programs are designed to address urgent needs while also facilitating long-term recovery. NRC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and it fosters a supportive culture that encourages professional growth and innovative teamwork. More information about NRC can be found on their official website, and a short video showcasing their work is available online.

Job Overview:
As an ICLA Specialist, you will play a crucial role in driving the technical development of the ICLA core competency strategy. This position involves providing strategic direction, ensuring quality assurance, and guiding the evolution of the ICLA strategy. You will be responsible for mentoring, training, and building the capacity of dedicated ICLA staff in the field, as well as empowering NRC's implementing partners across key thematic areas. The role requires a strong commitment to the protection of internally displaced populations, refugees, and returnees, aligning with NRC's advocacy strategy. You will develop the ICLA strategy, technical guidance, and macro logframes, while also ensuring compliance with NRC policies and procedures. Additionally, you will contribute to fundraising efforts by developing and revising funding proposals, budgets, and donor reports. Your expertise will be essential in identifying trends, technical standards, and donor priorities, as well as ensuring high technical quality and synergies in project implementation. This position is vital for extracting key learnings from ICLA implementation and incorporating them into the program and staff development processes. You will also represent NRC in relevant forums and clusters, engaging with national authorities and donors to promote the rights of affected populations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The ICLA Specialist will have a comprehensive set of duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to: developing the ICLA strategy and technical guidance; creating macro logframes; overseeing the implementation of ICLA in all areas of intervention; ensuring compliance with NRC policies and procedures; contributing to fundraising efforts by developing and revising funding proposals, budgets, and donor reports; identifying trends and technical standards; ensuring compliance with contractual commitments within ICLA; providing technical direction and project implementation support; extracting key learnings from ICLA implementation; providing systematic training and capacity building for NRC technical staff and implementing partners; representing NRC in relevant forums and clusters; and promoting the rights of internally displaced populations, refugees, and returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for the ICLA Specialist position, candidates must possess a minimum of 4 years of experience in the human rights, legal protection, or displacement areas of expertise within a humanitarian or recovery context. A legal background is essential, with at least a bachelor's degree in law. Candidates should have a strong understanding of relevant human rights frameworks, including refugee rights and the rights of internally displaced populations, as well as humanitarian law. Solid knowledge and experience in applying protection principles within humanitarian responses are required. Experience working in complex and volatile contexts is necessary, along with documented results related to the responsibilities of the position. Candidates should also have knowledge of their own leadership skills and profile, as well as professional fluency in both French and English, both written and verbal.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for the ICLA Specialist position includes a bachelor's degree in law or a related field. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the legal frameworks and human rights issues that the role will address. Additional certifications or training in humanitarian law, human rights, or legal protection may be advantageous and enhance a candidate's qualifications for the position.

Experience:
Candidates for the ICLA Specialist position should have a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the humanitarian sector, specifically within the areas of human rights, legal protection, or displacement. This experience should include working in humanitarian or recovery contexts, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex and volatile environments effectively. Documented results related to the responsibilities of the position are essential, showcasing the candidate's capability to deliver impactful outcomes in similar roles.

Languages:
Professional fluency in both French and English is mandatory for this position, as effective communication in both languages is critical for engaging with diverse stakeholders, including affected populations, national authorities, and donors. Additional language skills may be considered an asset, particularly if they relate to the local context or the populations served by NRC.

Additional Notes:
The ICLA Specialist position is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and is offered as a 12-month national contract. The salary is classified as grade 9 on NRC's salary scale. NRC is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, promoting diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. The organization encourages innovative ideas and provides employees at all levels with opportunities to take responsibility and be heard. Benefits of working for NRC include a supportive culture, professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The organization emphasizes safeguarding and expects all employees to treat everyone with respect and dignity, contribute to a safe environment, and report any incidents of exploitation or harassment.