Position:             Information Counselling and Legal Assistance(ICLA) Coordinator 
Reports to:                                      Area Programme Manager 
Supervision of:                               ICLA Staff  
Duty station:                                  Jigjiga Area Offic 
Travel:                                             50%  
Duration and type of contract:    Fixed term  
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 
 Role and responsibilities  
The purpose of the ICLA Coordinator position is to implement the delegated Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) project portfolio in the Somali Region. 
The following is a brief description of the role.                                        
Generic responsibilities      📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖! 

 Line management of ICLA staff operating in the Somali region Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures Contribute to ICLA strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps  Manage and implement delegated portfolio of ICLA projects (activities, budget and project documentation in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality of implementation) Provide regular progress reports to the Area Programme Manager, Area Manager and/or ICLA Specialist.      Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities Promote the rights of displaced persons in line with the advocacy strategy Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and assess new and better ways to assist Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills  Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders  
Specific responsibilities  
 In consultation with the ICLA Specialist, coordinate and facilitate capacity building trainings for humanitarian partners, local authorities and displaced community leaders Lead on multisector needs assessment, engage in the development of area office ICLA strategy, writing proposals and reports Ensure compliance by the ICLA staff with ICLA policies, and implementation of ICLA case management and M&E tools Implement HR related processes (recruitment, orientation, training, performance appraisal) with respect to the ICLA staff  Ensure compliance by the ICLA staff with NRC’s Human Resource, Financial, Logistics & Security policies, and procedures, and amicably resolve any challenges that arise between the ICLA staff and NRC’s support departments Regularly attend relevant Protection Cluster/Sector meetings in area of operation to represent ICLA, gather and share information with partners, advocate on behalf of vulnerable displaced persons facing civil documentation, legal identity, and related challenges, and contribute to the provision of effective and timely humanitarian assistance to displaced persons Support the activation of the Housing, Land and Property (HLP) Working Group (WG), Co-chair the HLP WG, lead on formulation of ToR and work plan  Foster productive relationships between ICLA and local authorities / humanitarian partners/universities/legal aid providers Promote synergies between ICLA and other departments within NRC Be an active member of the Somali Area Office Management Team (AMT) Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager  
Critical interfaces 
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are: 
 Project planning: Area Programme Manager, ICLA Specialist, other Core Competency (CC) Specialists and Project Coordinators in terms of integrated programming and synergies Area operations: Area Manager, Support Coordinators, HR, Logistics  Staff capacity building:  ICLA Specialist Implementation: Area Programme Manager, ICLA staff and other Core Competency Project Coordinators  
 Competencies   
Competencies are important for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories: 
1. Professional competencies  
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.  
Generic professional competencies:  
 Previous experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills. Strong organizational and team building skills  Ability to prioritise responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines Ability to work independently whenever required  Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile   
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:  
 A University degree in law is strongly preferred and will be considered a very strong asset; alternatively, a degree in social science, political science, or a related subject will be considered if the candidate has a sufficiently strong background in protection related work Minimum four years’ Experience from working in a protection or legal assistance implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context, including the delivery of technical capacity building trainings. Experience with child protection related issues will be considered a very strong asset Experience in project management, including supervision of staff and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures Significant experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting on project activities Prior experience of representing an I/NGO, and advocating on behalf of beneficiaries, in public forums (e.g., Protection Cluster/Sector) Advanced computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook Fluency in written and spoken English; fluency in written and spoken Somali will be considered a very strong asset  
Behavioural competencies 
 Planning and delivering results Empowering and building trust Analyzing Handling insecure environments Teamwork and team management  






    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗜𝗢𝗠, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀!  🌐   





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