ICLA Officer – Legal Assistance – National

1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the officer position is day to day implementation of the ICLA Programme.

Generic responsibilities

1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Implement delegated ICLA programme activities according to plan of action
3. Ensure proper filing of documents
4. Prepare and develop progress reports as required by management
5. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
6. Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

 

Specific responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with customary, humanitarian and peacebuilding actors working in the customary justice system to facilitate access, provide trainings on Registration / Civil Documentation (RCD) or Housing, Land & Property (HLP) rights and provide ongoing technical support and mentorship to customary justice actors;
• Provide mobile legal assistance to beneficiaries who are unable to claim or realize their Registration/Civil Documentation (RCD) or Housing, Land & Property (HLP) rights on their own, through legal representation in customary proceedings, court, administrative proceedings, or through Collaborative Dispute Resolution (CDR) methods e.g. negotiation on behalf of beneficiaries;
• Provide beneficiaries with mobile counselling services (i.e. legal advice and referral) on RCD & HLP rights, procedural requirements, and how to exercise them;
• Assess the need for provision of financial assistance to vulnerable people to cover administrative or legal fees, or transportation allowance to attend administrative or court proceedings;
• Assist with mobile group information sessions and radio shows, to raise awareness on RCD & HLP rights and procedures among beneficiaries;
• Input and update beneficiary data into ICLA’s database tools, and periodically disaggregate and analyze data gathered during legal assistance activities in order to identify trends;
• Compile up-to-date information on relevant RCD & HLP laws, customary laws, and relevant procedures and practices;

• Advocate for recognition of the RCD & HLP rights of displaced persons when engaging with stakeholders, including customary justice actors, building owners, local authorities and humanitarian partners;
• Undertake regular monitoring & evaluation of ICLA activities, and contribute to monthly progress reports on activities, highlighting any technical or operational successes;
• Adhere to ICLA policies, donor agreements, work plans, budgets and procurement plans;
• Adhere to NRC’s Human Resource, Financial, Logistics & Security policies and procedures, and coordinate with these support departments to ensure timely implementation of ICLA activities;
• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

•            Project planning:  ICLA Coordinator

•            Staff capacity building: ICLA Specialist

•            Implementation: ICLA Coordinator, Finance, Logistics and Security departments

 

1. Competencies  

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

 

1. Professional competencies

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

Generic professional competencies:

• Experience from working as a project officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills
• Proven skills and experience in report writing, and representing an organization in public forums
• Ability to prioritise responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines

 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• A University degree in law, and a license to practice law in Iraq
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with legal representation in civil law matters in Iraqi courts, including familiarity with RCD and/or HLP laws, procedures and practices operative in Iraq
• Familiarity with customary justice systems in Iraq, and demonstrable experience working with customary authorities
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating with government authorities and/or building owners, and in advancing the interests of vulnerable beneficiaries before such stakeholders
• Proven skills and experience in case management and conflict resolution
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook;
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic; a working knowledge of English will be an advantage.

 

Personal Qualities:

• Diplomatic;
• Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision in a challenging environment;
• Pro-active, goal-oriented and results driven;
• Flexible and creative;
• Excellent communication skills;
• A sense of humor.

2. Behavioral competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environment

1. Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

•            The Job Description

•            The Work and Development Plan

•            The NRC Competency Framework

Contract Duration: 6 months
Duty Station: Ramadi – Iraq
Health Insurance is provided
Salary: G5/S1, According to NRC’s Iraq salary scale and terms and conditions.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
NRC is an equal opportunity employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
For more information please read the Job Description

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC requires staff members who travel on an international contract to the field to undergo an medical examination with our medical provider. Employees must produce a Health Clearance Certificate before departure stating that there are no relevant health concerns. If staff are unable to provide this, NRC reserves the right to terminate the Contract of Employment.