Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that has been actively involved in responding to the Syrian crisis since 201
Job Overview:
The ICLA Project Manager will be responsible for managing the overall NRC ICLA project portfolio and staffing in South and Central Syria. This role involves strategic planning for the ICLA programme, conducting legal needs assessments, and reviewing referral mechanisms for ICLA interventions. The Project Manager will work closely with the ICLA Specialist to ensure that the field team structures align with strategic objectives and lead recruitment processes as necessary. The position also requires ensuring quality and legal compliance across all ICLA services, overseeing the legal accuracy of information provided to project participants, and actively participating in humanitarian coordination forums. The role is crucial in strengthening collaboration with protection actors and local authorities, promoting operational synergies between ICLA and other NRC programmes, and identifying staff training needs for capacity building.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The ICLA Project Manager will lead strategic planning for the ICLA programme, including conducting legal needs assessments and gap analyses. They will review and propose improvements to referral mechanisms for ICLA interventions, ensuring alignment with area office response priorities. The role includes reviewing ICLA field team structures and job descriptions, leading recruitment processes, and ensuring consistent quality and legal compliance across all ICLA services. The Project Manager will oversee the accurate use of ICLA case management and M&E tools, integrate evidence and learning into programme development, and support the ICLA specialist in developing legal tools and training materials. Additionally, they will guide legal research and advocacy messaging, participate in humanitarian coordination forums, strengthen collaboration with various stakeholders, and coordinate new emergency responses in the area.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a relevant university degree, preferably in law, human rights, or social studies, with a master's degree considered an added value. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior-level legal assistance or protection project management position in a humanitarian or recovery context is required. Candidates should have ICLA (Legal) technical expertise, particularly in Housing, Land & Property and civil documentation issues, and experience working in complex and volatile contexts. Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is mandatory, along with knowledge of the displacement context in Syria and the Middle East. Fluency in Arabic is also a must.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a relevant university degree, ideally in law, human rights, or social studies. A master's degree in these fields is considered an added advantage, as it demonstrates a higher level of expertise and understanding of the complexities involved in legal assistance and humanitarian work.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior-level legal assistance or protection project management role within a humanitarian or recovery context. This experience should include direct involvement in legal programming and legal case management, as well as familiarity with the challenges faced in complex and volatile environments, particularly in relation to the Syrian context.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this role, both in written and verbal communication. Additionally, fluency in Arabic is a must, as it is essential for effective communication with local stakeholders and project participants. Knowledge of other languages relevant to the region may be considered beneficial but is not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The duty station for this position is Homs, Syria, and applicants must be legally eligible to work in Syria, as NRC is unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships. The contract is fixed-term, with travel requirements of 30-40% within areas of operation. The salary and benefits are based on NRC’s national salary scale, specifically at Grade
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that has been actively involved in responding to the Syrian crisis since 201
- With a mission to assist people forced to flee, NRC operates in 40 countries and employs around 15,000 staff globally. In the Middle East alone, NRC has over 3,000 staff dedicated to providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions affected by conflict in countries such as Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya, and Palestine. NRC focuses on various core competencies including Shelter, Education, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Livelihoods and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA). The organization advocates for increased humanitarian funding and resilience support to alleviate the hardships faced by the Syrian population, especially in light of the ongoing conflict and economic challenges.
Job Overview:
The ICLA Project Manager will be responsible for managing the overall NRC ICLA project portfolio and staffing in South and Central Syria. This role involves strategic planning for the ICLA programme, conducting legal needs assessments, and reviewing referral mechanisms for ICLA interventions. The Project Manager will work closely with the ICLA Specialist to ensure that the field team structures align with strategic objectives and lead recruitment processes as necessary. The position also requires ensuring quality and legal compliance across all ICLA services, overseeing the legal accuracy of information provided to project participants, and actively participating in humanitarian coordination forums. The role is crucial in strengthening collaboration with protection actors and local authorities, promoting operational synergies between ICLA and other NRC programmes, and identifying staff training needs for capacity building.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The ICLA Project Manager will lead strategic planning for the ICLA programme, including conducting legal needs assessments and gap analyses. They will review and propose improvements to referral mechanisms for ICLA interventions, ensuring alignment with area office response priorities. The role includes reviewing ICLA field team structures and job descriptions, leading recruitment processes, and ensuring consistent quality and legal compliance across all ICLA services. The Project Manager will oversee the accurate use of ICLA case management and M&E tools, integrate evidence and learning into programme development, and support the ICLA specialist in developing legal tools and training materials. Additionally, they will guide legal research and advocacy messaging, participate in humanitarian coordination forums, strengthen collaboration with various stakeholders, and coordinate new emergency responses in the area.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a relevant university degree, preferably in law, human rights, or social studies, with a master's degree considered an added value. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior-level legal assistance or protection project management position in a humanitarian or recovery context is required. Candidates should have ICLA (Legal) technical expertise, particularly in Housing, Land & Property and civil documentation issues, and experience working in complex and volatile contexts. Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is mandatory, along with knowledge of the displacement context in Syria and the Middle East. Fluency in Arabic is also a must.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a relevant university degree, ideally in law, human rights, or social studies. A master's degree in these fields is considered an added advantage, as it demonstrates a higher level of expertise and understanding of the complexities involved in legal assistance and humanitarian work.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior-level legal assistance or protection project management role within a humanitarian or recovery context. This experience should include direct involvement in legal programming and legal case management, as well as familiarity with the challenges faced in complex and volatile environments, particularly in relation to the Syrian context.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this role, both in written and verbal communication. Additionally, fluency in Arabic is a must, as it is essential for effective communication with local stakeholders and project participants. Knowledge of other languages relevant to the region may be considered beneficial but is not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The duty station for this position is Homs, Syria, and applicants must be legally eligible to work in Syria, as NRC is unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships. The contract is fixed-term, with travel requirements of 30-40% within areas of operation. The salary and benefits are based on NRC’s national salary scale, specifically at Grade
- NRC is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, encouraging applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability. The organization fosters a culture of empowerment and responsibility, providing employees with opportunities to share ideas and take initiative.
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