ICLA Officer – 5 Open Positions

Locations – Kyaka, Rwamwanja, Nakivale, Kyangwali, and Oruchinga

Females are highly encouraged to Apply.

Generic responsibilities

• Implementation of NRC’s ICLA program policy at office level
• Ensure that ICLA is an integral part of program activities
• Train and advice staff and partners on ICLA
• Produce data collection, reports and analysis as required

• Provide, in consultation with field teams, recommendations on ICLA actions and response mechanisms

• Represent NRC in protection and shelter cluster meetings and cooperate with relevant partners

• Be updated on local and national news and provide briefings to NRC staff on relevant information

• Be alert to the security implications of NRC’s activities relating to protection and Human Rights concerns

Specific responsibilities

• Ensure that ICLA Project activities are implemented in accordance with approved proposals, donor requirements, NRC policies, international standards and local customs.

• Act as a focal person for needs assessment and beneficiary selection.

• Has oversight responsibility in ensuring smooth project cycle from implementation, project monitoring, verification of completion and evaluation.

• Lead ICLA project activities, giving advice and information to clients on the processes involved, awareness sessions and managing local authorities’ capacity building programmes.

• Apply participative and inclusive process in project implementation and in promoting local capacities to help them wherever possible.

• Understand the situation, including the legal situation (according to national and international laws and principles), for refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons in Uganda.

• Assist in developing and implementing case management system and database of cases.

• Support preparing and updating of mapping of all service providers in the area of responsibility.

• Conduct information and counseling sessions on ICLA thematic areas for beneficiaries.

• Assist in conducting needs assessments for the selected target groups; including focus groups; questionnaires; surveys; and stakeholder interviews.

• Prepare documents containing legal and related information for target communities.

• Establish excellent relations with beneficiaries, including understanding the needs of beneficiaries through regular visits and frequent contact.

• Document findings of needs assessments; including preparation of reports and other relevant documents.

• Regularly meet with other relevant actors and stakeholders and coordinate work, including attending meetings in the field.

• Identify awareness-raising and outreach opportunities for ICLA work and assist in conducting sessions.

• Identify training needs for beneficiaries and stakeholders and, as relevant, prepare and conduct training.

• Assist in conducting research as required.

• Assist in strategic review; monitoring and evaluation activities and identification of other relevant ICLA activities.

• Collation of information on government and NGO policies pertaining to refugees and monitor the general context through regular field access to identify issues affecting refugees which relate to ICLA themes.

• Contribute to the development of NRC’s Country strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities in the ICLA sector.

• Supervise, evaluate and appraise ICLA Community based teams in area of jurisdiction.

• Manage the day-to-day center activities including activity finances in line with NRCs’ financial regulations. Take part in relocation and in distribution of core relief items to people relocated to settlements.

• Ensure General management of the Reception Center accordingly.

• Receive and attend Donor Missions and Visitors

• Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the MCC Manager, ICLA Coordinator /Specialist of Adviser

Please download the ICLA Officer JD.docx to learn more about the position

Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Professional competencies for this position:

• University degree in law, social studies, development studies / other relevant field/ the equivalent

• Minimum of 3 years work experience with NGO, legal or international organization in the area of protection or human rights

• Experience from working as a Protection Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience working with and implementing projects through local partners
• Training skills
• Reporting skills
• Budget monitoring
• Experience in research and data analysis
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own skills/profile

Context related skills; knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the context in Uganda
• Knowledge of the English and local language
• Experience working with government, local authorities, humanitarian actors, host community and displaced populations (IDPs, returnees and Refugees

What we offer

• Duty station: Kyaka, Rwamwanja, Nakivale, Kyangwali, and Oruchinga
• Contract: national contract, 12 months (extension possible, dependent on funding)
• Travel: Frequent travel to the project sites
• Salary/benefits: grade 5 on NRC’s national salary scale.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: To apply, log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• Application is online only; Qualified Ugandan Nationals only.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position, as a result only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please Note:

1. NRC does not at any stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, NRC has not retained any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization.
2. NRC is committed to protecting staff and the people we serve within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and any kind of misconduct. NRC has specific policies, including our Code of Conduct, PSEA and Child Protection, which outlines the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, Suppliers, consultants and other stakeholders and has Zero Tolerance towards any breach. Any candidate offered a job with NRC will be expected to sign NRC’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as part of their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
3. NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
4. NRC is committed to a diverse workforce through Diversity Equity and Inclusion; therefore, Qualified Female Candidates, Refugees and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian Organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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NRC’s programme in Uganda has a community-based approach and uses protection analysis to inform the response and target the most vulnerable refugees and host communities. The programme is multisector and anchored mainly on market-based interventions, with expertise in education, protection, livelihood and food security (LFS), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) promotion, shelter and information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA). NRC is present in all larger refugee hosting districts. Scaling up our activities with the hard-to-reach populations is our priority, resulting in an integrated urban programme, among other activities.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

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