ICLA Officer (Cash for Rent) at Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

In the coming months, the main focus for NRC would be conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. NRC will initially be starting activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation, ICLA and shelter/NFI sectors.

NRC is therefore seeking suitable and qualifed candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: ICLA Officer (Cash for Rent)

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
The ICLA Officer reports to: The ICLA Coordinator.

Generic responsibilities

• Implement cash for rent activities according to plan and budget
• To assist the Program Development Manager in all aspects of cash for rent programs planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• To assist in the identification of community and shelter rent needs
• To assess the cash for rent training needs of the ICLA team and assists in the development of appropriate training materials and plans
• Provides technical assistance to the ICLA team and Program Development Manager and local counterparts on issues of cash for rent information and communication strategies
• Assists in the compilation of weekly and monthly reports, program documents, project proposals, and budgets
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements
• Manage ICLA Project assistants for implementation of the cash for rent activities

Specific Responsibilities

• The Officer is expected to achieve the following during this contract period.
• In liaison with the ICLA team Identify register and verify vulnerable IDP HH for rent assistance
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities
• Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
• Coordinate with relevant partners
• Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of cash for rent is timely and according to procedures
• Supervise, train and develop the ICLA team
• Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required
• Investigate and facilitate introduction of new technology, methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities
• Performs any other duties as requested by the ICLA Program Development Manager

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience of project implementation in humanitarian/recovery contexts;
• Degree in Law or any related field
• Knowledge on Microsoft office excel, word, power point e.t.c
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile;
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal;
• Fluency in Kanuri would be an added advantage

We Offer

• Commencement: ASAP
• Contract period: Until December 2017 with possibility of extension
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
• Duty station: Mubi, Adamawa State

Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letters and updated CV's to: [email protected] The title of the position (ICLA Officer - Mubi) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.
• The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.