The purpose of the ICLA Technical Assistant position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the ICLA Program

NRC IRAQ is committed to:

• Equal employment opportunities
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Localization of workforce

What you will do

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
• Assist a range of support with the implementation of the ICLA portfolio according to plan of action.
• Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated
• Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, in order to be most effective in supporting the team
• Use initiative in day to day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards for the area of work
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise

Specifically, you will:

• Facilitate Group Information Sessions (GIS) for the ICLA beneficiaries in Sinjar and Baa’j governorate on the issues related to Civil Documentation, Housing, Land and property (HLP) rights, and employment rights.
• Receive the counselling and legal cases after holding Group information sessions and refer these cases to ICLA Legal Officers by ICLA database.
• Provide support to ICLA Legal Officers by contacting the beneficiaries and gathering information as well as organizing appointments with the beneficiaries to attend in the court and/or state directorates.
• Provide support to ICLA Officers in the process of preparing the necessary documentation and follow-up on the legal cases in the courts and/or other relevant administrative institutions.
• Prepare all the drafts, copy and materials as well as co-facilitate ICLA training.
• Input and update beneficiary data into ICLA’s case management tools, and periodically disaggregate and analyze data gathered during legal assistance activities to identify trends.
• Adhere to ICLA policies, project descriptions, work plans, budgets, and procurement plans.
• Adhere to NRC’s Human Resources, Financial, Logistics and security policies and procedures, and coordinate with these departments to ensure timely implementation of ICLA activities.
• Any other task relevant to the position and as requested by the line manager.

Professional competencies

• University degree (Law degree preferable)
• Minimum 2 -years of work experience with humanitarian organizations or governmental bodies in a similar position.
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating with government authorities and/or building owners, and in promoting the interests of vulnerable beneficiaries before such stakeholders.
• Proven skills and experience in case management and conflict resolution
• Experience in community mobilization and outreach
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• fluent in written and spoken Kurdish and Arabic.

Behavioral competencies

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Communication with impact and respect
• Coping with change

What We Offer

We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

•      Contract Duration: 11 months
•      Duty Station: Nineveh – Sinjar – Iraq
•      Health Insurance is provided.
•      Salary: G4 /S1, according to NRC’s Iraq salary scale and terms and conditions.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

• To be dedicated to what we do.
• To be innovative with our solutions.
• To act as one unified and inclusive team.
• To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the people we exist to serve, and to each other… the members of our NRC family.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, for more information please read Job Description