ICLA Assistant - Community Liaison at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) - 2 Positions

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.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters, NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when a crisis occurs.

In light of the displacement in the north eastern part of Nigeria, NRC is about to start up an emergency response programme in Nigeria to respond to the humanitarian needs.

In the coming year, the main focus for NRC would be conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. NRC will be starting activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation and shelter sectors. In addition, NRC will continue the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) programme; this is a protection programme that aims to assist people affected by displacement resolve housing, land and property disputes as well as assisting clients with civil documentation (identify documents, birth certificates etc.) problems.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ICLA Assistant - Community Liaison

Location: Maiduguri
Reports to: ICLA Project Officer and Project Assistant
Slot: 2

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Assist in the implementation of all ICLA activities involving community engagement
• To establish and strengthen and maintain relations with community stakeholders local leaders and beneficiaries
• Support collection of Monitoring and Evaluation information to inform program design
• Facilitate community engagement throughout the project cycle

Qualifications

• University Degree in Law from a recognized Nigerian University or any relevant social science degree
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Strong understanding of the community profile , local cultures, traditional and religious structures
• Competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
• Fluency in the local languages of Hausa, Kanuri (Maiduguri), Fulani, Higgy, Bude, Marghi (Adamawa) and Bolewa, karekare, ngzim & bade for Yobe is a must.
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
• Evidence of significant involvement with the communities is an added advantage

Personal Qualification

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

We Offer

• Commencement: As soon as possible.
• Contract period: 31st December 2016 (with possibility of extension).
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions.
• Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State.

Application Closing Date
24th June, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should submit their application letter and updated CV's to: [email protected] The title of the position (ICLA Assistant - Community Liaison - Maiduguri) 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.
• Please note that to apply at NRC is FREE!!!
• The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.