Information Counseling Legal Assistance (ICLA) Technical Assistant-G4-Mashhad Based

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Mashhad

Posted a year ago

Job Description

Application deadline: 29-05-2023

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Generic Responsibilities:

  • Implement the ICLA project portfolio according to strategy and plan of action.
  • Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines, and donor requirements.
  • Engage and coordinate activities with partners and stakeholders as required.
  • Prepare and develop status reports as required by the management.
  • Identify protection needs and gaps.
  • Ensure proper filing of documents.
  • Organize mapping of operational agencies in the areas of interventions and coordination.
  • Ensure that projects target the most vulnerable rights holders.
  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
  • Participate in NRC's staff seminars and training when required.
  • Promote the rights of refugees and displaced in line with the advocacy strategy.
  • Identify and report protection needs and gaps, and explore and propose new and safer ways to assist.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Identify the most vulnerable households through regular field visits.
  • Provision of counseling and legal assistance services to the target group.
  • Provision of information services to the target group.
  • Regular follow-up on the status of registered cases.
  • Conduct regular needs assessments and monitor of the status of the project implementation.
  • Participate in drafting legal documents related to ICLA thematic areas.
  • Conduct field missions to the relevant provinces.
  • Coordinate with different partners.
  • Create an effective channel of communication with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
  • Provide support in the identification of new activities related to the related provinces and monitor the ongoing activities.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of working experience in a humanitarian/refugee context.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law - International Humanitarian, Refugee Law, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
  • Good knowledge of the Iranian legal system and relevant international legal instruments.
  • Experience working with refugees in Iran is an asset.
  • Knowledge of the context in Afghanistan is an asset.
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Context-Related Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

  • Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
  • Strong understanding of protection principles.
  • Experience working as a social worker is an asset.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Research skills for drafting legal research.

Personal Qualities:

  • Behavioral competencies.
  • Planning and delivering results.
  • Working with people.
  • Communicating with impact and respect.
  • Coping with change.

Employment Type

  • Full Time

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  • Full Time

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