Role and Responsibilities

The purpose of the role of ICLA Officer is to provide support to the ICLA Team Leader and contribute to the direct field implementation of ICLA activities in Maiduguri, Jere, Mafa and Konduga Local Government Areas of Borno in line with strategies

Role and Responsibilities

Generic Responsibilities:

Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Implement delegated CC projects according to plan of action
Ensure that project targets beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities to ensure accountability.
Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required
Actively facilitate and maintain Liaison and collaboration with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/cluster/working groups.
Perform any other professional duties as requested by the ICLA Coordinators, ICLA Team Leaders and ICLA PM.

Specific Responsibilities

Implement the legal assistance programs including HLP , CDR and identity documentation activities innovatively to adapt to location and context, in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements and optimise opportunities for synergies
Contribute to the planning procedures and tools for implementation of ICLA projects in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
Contribute to the development of funding proposal, project budgets and donor reports
Contribute to coordination  and management of the  ICLA project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirement
Supervise Project Assistants , ensure transfer of relevant skills for quality program implementation
Provide technical assistance to the ICLA Project Manager and contribute to the development of a quality ICLA program in line with the Nigerian context.
Document project achievements and deliverables
Monitor technical quality of ICLA projects and maintain transparency of implementation progress
Contribute to an effective M& E system in the country
Support and integrate gender, protection and advocacy priorities into ICLA programme design
Contribute to the development of the ICLA strategy, technical SOPs / guidelines and Macro LFAs for Nigeria
Competencies

Professional Competencies:

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Law and must have been called to the Nigerian Bar (be able to practice as a lawyer in Nigeria) and be conversant with international humanitarian and Human Rights law or related field
Technical specific  knowledge from humanitarian assistance and volatile context especially legal experience is an advantage
Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English and Hausa required.
Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa, Fulani and Kanuri preferred)
Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts
Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required
Experience from working independently in a results-oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment.
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Minimum of 2 years’ experience from practice as a lawyer
Must have a good knowledge of the laws and policies governing HLP issues and Identity documentation
Must be able to work under pressure

Context Related Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Knowledge of the context in Borno State, Nigeria
Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue
Proven skills in report writing
Handling insecure environments
Political and cultural awareness.
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods
Travel:

60%.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  10:27 am: 8th October, 2021.

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