Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a humanitarian organization that has been operational since 1946, dedicated to helping displaced people and communities affected by conflict and disaster. NRC's mission is to protect the rights of displaced individuals and provide them with the necessary support to rebuild their lives. The organization operates in multiple countries around the world, focusing on providing assistance in areas such as education, shelter, legal assistance, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. NRC is committed to ensuring that its employees adhere to its core values of dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability, fostering a positive working culture where employees feel valued and supported. The organization has a strong emphasis on safety and well-being, ensuring that all employees work in an environment free from exploitation and abuse.
Job Overview:
The ICLA Technical Assistant position is a critical role within the NRC's Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) program, specifically based in Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique. The primary function of this role is to provide technical support to the ICLA team, which is focused on assisting displaced, returnee, and host community members in accessing their rights and obtaining necessary civil documentation. The ICLA Technical Assistant will be responsible for implementing program activities, conducting mobile legal clinics, and facilitating information and awareness-raising sessions. This position requires regular field trips within Cabo Delgado Province to ensure that the legal assistance provided is accessible and meets the needs of the community. The role also involves collaboration with other NRC teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery to beneficiaries, emphasizing the importance of gender and protection mainstreaming in all activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The ICLA Technical Assistant will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including but not limited to: supporting the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of ICLA field activities in accordance with project work plans and NRC quality standards; providing legal assistance and counseling on legal identity and housing, land, and property (HLP) issues through mobile legal clinics; preparing and filing relevant project documents as required by the line manager; ensuring that project activities target the most vulnerable beneficiary sites; promoting technical improvements in ICLA programming; participating in capacity-building trainings and workshops; developing work plans for technical aspects of ICLA activities; ensuring compliance with NRC policies and guidelines; establishing strong relationships with communities and local stakeholders; conducting technical needs assessments; assisting in the development and updating of case management systems; responding to beneficiary information requests and complaints; and participating in field-level coordination with community stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the ICLA Technical Assistant position must possess a university degree in law, social studies, development studies, or a related field. Additionally, a minimum of one year of work experience with an NGO, legal, or international organization in the areas of Protection or Human Rights is required. Experience working on projects in a humanitarian or recovery context is essential. Candidates must demonstrate fluency in spoken and written Portuguese, and knowledge of local languages spoken in northern Cabo Delgado is highly desirable. A commitment to humanitarian principles and NRC's core values is also necessary, along with context-related skills and knowledge of the situation in Mozambique, particularly in Cabo Delgado Province.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for the ICLA Technical Assistant position includes a university degree in law, social studies, development studies, or a relevant field. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the legal frameworks and social dynamics that affect displaced populations and for providing effective legal assistance and counseling.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have at least one year of relevant work experience, particularly in the fields of Protection or Human Rights, within an NGO, legal, or international organization. Experience in humanitarian or recovery contexts is particularly valuable, as it equips candidates with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of working with displaced populations and to implement effective legal assistance programs.
Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written Portuguese is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary language of communication in the region. Additionally, knowledge of local languages spoken in northern Cabo Delgado is considered an asset, as it enhances the ability to communicate effectively with beneficiaries and understand their needs better.
Additional Notes:
The ICLA Technical Assistant position is a full-time role based in Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique. The position may involve regular field trips within Cabo Delgado Province, requiring flexibility and a willingness to engage with various communities. The role is focused on providing legal assistance and support to vulnerable populations, and candidates should be prepared to work in challenging environments. NRC is committed to recruiting individuals who align with its values and mission, and the organization offers a supportive working culture that prioritizes employee well-being and professional development.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a humanitarian organization that has been operational since 1946, dedicated to helping displaced people and communities affected by conflict and disaster. NRC's mission is to protect the rights of displaced individuals and provide them with the necessary support to rebuild their lives. The organization operates in multiple countries around the world, focusing on providing assistance in areas such as education, shelter, legal assistance, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. NRC is committed to ensuring that its employees adhere to its core values of dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability, fostering a positive working culture where employees feel valued and supported. The organization has a strong emphasis on safety and well-being, ensuring that all employees work in an environment free from exploitation and abuse.
Job Overview:
The ICLA Technical Assistant position is a critical role within the NRC's Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) program, specifically based in Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique. The primary function of this role is to provide technical support to the ICLA team, which is focused on assisting displaced, returnee, and host community members in accessing their rights and obtaining necessary civil documentation. The ICLA Technical Assistant will be responsible for implementing program activities, conducting mobile legal clinics, and facilitating information and awareness-raising sessions. This position requires regular field trips within Cabo Delgado Province to ensure that the legal assistance provided is accessible and meets the needs of the community. The role also involves collaboration with other NRC teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery to beneficiaries, emphasizing the importance of gender and protection mainstreaming in all activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The ICLA Technical Assistant will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including but not limited to: supporting the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of ICLA field activities in accordance with project work plans and NRC quality standards; providing legal assistance and counseling on legal identity and housing, land, and property (HLP) issues through mobile legal clinics; preparing and filing relevant project documents as required by the line manager; ensuring that project activities target the most vulnerable beneficiary sites; promoting technical improvements in ICLA programming; participating in capacity-building trainings and workshops; developing work plans for technical aspects of ICLA activities; ensuring compliance with NRC policies and guidelines; establishing strong relationships with communities and local stakeholders; conducting technical needs assessments; assisting in the development and updating of case management systems; responding to beneficiary information requests and complaints; and participating in field-level coordination with community stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the ICLA Technical Assistant position must possess a university degree in law, social studies, development studies, or a related field. Additionally, a minimum of one year of work experience with an NGO, legal, or international organization in the areas of Protection or Human Rights is required. Experience working on projects in a humanitarian or recovery context is essential. Candidates must demonstrate fluency in spoken and written Portuguese, and knowledge of local languages spoken in northern Cabo Delgado is highly desirable. A commitment to humanitarian principles and NRC's core values is also necessary, along with context-related skills and knowledge of the situation in Mozambique, particularly in Cabo Delgado Province.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for the ICLA Technical Assistant position includes a university degree in law, social studies, development studies, or a relevant field. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the legal frameworks and social dynamics that affect displaced populations and for providing effective legal assistance and counseling.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have at least one year of relevant work experience, particularly in the fields of Protection or Human Rights, within an NGO, legal, or international organization. Experience in humanitarian or recovery contexts is particularly valuable, as it equips candidates with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of working with displaced populations and to implement effective legal assistance programs.
Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written Portuguese is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary language of communication in the region. Additionally, knowledge of local languages spoken in northern Cabo Delgado is considered an asset, as it enhances the ability to communicate effectively with beneficiaries and understand their needs better.
Additional Notes:
The ICLA Technical Assistant position is a full-time role based in Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique. The position may involve regular field trips within Cabo Delgado Province, requiring flexibility and a willingness to engage with various communities. The role is focused on providing legal assistance and support to vulnerable populations, and candidates should be prepared to work in challenging environments. NRC is committed to recruiting individuals who align with its values and mission, and the organization offers a supportive working culture that prioritizes employee well-being and professional development.
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