Integrated Programming Technical Assistant
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental humanitarian organization that has been operational for 75 years, dedicated to improving the lives of refugees and internally displaced people. With a mission to advocate for the rights of displaced populations, NRC provides assistance in various sectors including shelter, education, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, livelihoods, legal assistance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. The organization employs approximately 6000 staff members and operates in multiple countries across four continents. NRC also manages the world's largest standby roster, NORCAP, which consists of 650 professionals ready for deployment within 72 hours during crises. NRC began its operations in Iran in 2012 and has since expanded its humanitarian efforts across 10 provinces, focusing on education, food security, WASH, shelter construction, and legal assistance, while also advocating for the rights of displaced individuals.
Job Overview:
The Integrated Programming (IP) Technical Assistant position is designed to support NRC's operations by conducting comprehensive assessments and referring cases, while also gathering data to enhance integrated programming and advocacy efforts. The role involves planning and prioritizing IP work in collaboration with the Multi CC project manager, conducting assessments, and providing guidance to CC Assistants. The IP Technical Assistant serves as the primary contact for assessments in their designated area, ensuring that the needs of beneficiaries are met effectively and efficiently. This position is crucial for the successful implementation of NRC's programs and for advocating for the rights of displaced populations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The IP Technical Assistant will be responsible for managing the workload of assessments across all Core Competencies (CCs), conducting assessments, and overseeing the overall assessment processes, including data management at the Area Office level. They will prepare and develop status reports as required by management, ensure proper documentation, and target beneficiaries most in need while exploring new ways to assist. The role includes promoting the Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment Tool (CVAT), identifying protection needs, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative reports. Specific responsibilities include planning and prioritizing work for the IP unit, assigning tasks to case workers, monitoring task completion and quality, conducting quality checks on data, coordinating with local partners, and identifying opportunities for operational improvements. The IP Technical Assistant will also conduct holistic assessments, manage case review meetings, and provide capacity building for caseworkers and partners.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess experience working in complex and volatile contexts, preferably within NGOs. A detailed understanding of assessment processes and tools is essential, along with empathy skills for effective communication with refugees. Documented results related to the position's responsibilities and the ability to use database systems are required. Fluency in English and native proficiency in Persian, both written and spoken, are mandatory. Additionally, candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, expertise in program eligibility criteria, and experience as a social worker is considered an asset.
Educational Background:
While the specific educational background is not explicitly stated, candidates are generally expected to have relevant qualifications that align with the responsibilities of the position, likely in fields related to social sciences, humanitarian studies, or a related discipline that supports the understanding of refugee and displacement issues.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have experience working in complex and volatile contexts, ideally within the NGO sector. Familiarity with assessment processes and tools is crucial, as well as documented results that demonstrate the candidate's ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the role effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, along with native proficiency in Persian, both written and spoken. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not specified as requirements.
Additional Notes:
The contract for this position includes a 3-month probation period with the possibility of extension. The salary is based on NRC's grade structure, with this position classified as grade
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental humanitarian organization that has been operational for 75 years, dedicated to improving the lives of refugees and internally displaced people. With a mission to advocate for the rights of displaced populations, NRC provides assistance in various sectors including shelter, education, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, livelihoods, legal assistance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. The organization employs approximately 6000 staff members and operates in multiple countries across four continents. NRC also manages the world's largest standby roster, NORCAP, which consists of 650 professionals ready for deployment within 72 hours during crises. NRC began its operations in Iran in 2012 and has since expanded its humanitarian efforts across 10 provinces, focusing on education, food security, WASH, shelter construction, and legal assistance, while also advocating for the rights of displaced individuals.
Job Overview:
The Integrated Programming (IP) Technical Assistant position is designed to support NRC's operations by conducting comprehensive assessments and referring cases, while also gathering data to enhance integrated programming and advocacy efforts. The role involves planning and prioritizing IP work in collaboration with the Multi CC project manager, conducting assessments, and providing guidance to CC Assistants. The IP Technical Assistant serves as the primary contact for assessments in their designated area, ensuring that the needs of beneficiaries are met effectively and efficiently. This position is crucial for the successful implementation of NRC's programs and for advocating for the rights of displaced populations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The IP Technical Assistant will be responsible for managing the workload of assessments across all Core Competencies (CCs), conducting assessments, and overseeing the overall assessment processes, including data management at the Area Office level. They will prepare and develop status reports as required by management, ensure proper documentation, and target beneficiaries most in need while exploring new ways to assist. The role includes promoting the Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment Tool (CVAT), identifying protection needs, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative reports. Specific responsibilities include planning and prioritizing work for the IP unit, assigning tasks to case workers, monitoring task completion and quality, conducting quality checks on data, coordinating with local partners, and identifying opportunities for operational improvements. The IP Technical Assistant will also conduct holistic assessments, manage case review meetings, and provide capacity building for caseworkers and partners.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess experience working in complex and volatile contexts, preferably within NGOs. A detailed understanding of assessment processes and tools is essential, along with empathy skills for effective communication with refugees. Documented results related to the position's responsibilities and the ability to use database systems are required. Fluency in English and native proficiency in Persian, both written and spoken, are mandatory. Additionally, candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, expertise in program eligibility criteria, and experience as a social worker is considered an asset.
Educational Background:
While the specific educational background is not explicitly stated, candidates are generally expected to have relevant qualifications that align with the responsibilities of the position, likely in fields related to social sciences, humanitarian studies, or a related discipline that supports the understanding of refugee and displacement issues.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have experience working in complex and volatile contexts, ideally within the NGO sector. Familiarity with assessment processes and tools is crucial, as well as documented results that demonstrate the candidate's ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the role effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, along with native proficiency in Persian, both written and spoken. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not specified as requirements.
Additional Notes:
The contract for this position includes a 3-month probation period with the possibility of extension. The salary is based on NRC's grade structure, with this position classified as grade
- The duty station is in Iran, specifically in Tehran (2 vacancies) and Kerman (1 vacancy), with field visits expected to account for 30% of the role's responsibilities.
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