Our Ideal Candidate
The purpose of the ICLA Technical Officer (HLP) is to deliver high quality information, counselling, legal assistance and training services within the area of expertise and ensure synergies with other NRC Core Competencies, in particular NRC Shelter programme.ย
Key Task and Responsibilities:
Facilitate provision of information about the HLP rights and entitlements of beneficiariesย Facilitate individual and group legal counselling relating to the HLP rights during mobiles visits and through the hotline. Support and mobilize beneficiaries for enabling them to address their legal issues relating to the HLP rights independently. Provide follow up and direct legal assistance on the issues which cannot be addressed by beneficiaries independently. Conduct trainings on HLP rights and Collaborative Dispute Resolution (CDR) to NRC staff and beneficiaries Contribute to the legal analysis of HLP issues to inform NRC advocacy efforts, evidence based HLP policy papers and guide counselling sessions with beneficiaries. Contribute to the monitoring and mapping exercises organized and/or participated by NRC.ย Cooperate with relevant NRC core competences and support units to develop integrated response to the beneficiaries needs. Perform any other tasks as requested by ICLA Coordinator / PDM.ย ย ย ย ยKey Education and Skills Requirements:
A university degree in law (LL.B.) from a recognized institution. Enrolment as an Advocate with comprehensive knowledge of housing, and land laws. Proven experience working with displaced populations or vulnerable groups and communities. More than 3 years of relevant working experience. Demonstrable experience in dispute resolution and legal assistance. Fluent in written and spoken English and Bangla. Oral proficiency in Chattertonian and/or Rohingya is preferred.Additional Informationย
We welcome applications from qualified and interested candidates, particularly local candidates, from the Coxโs Bazar area.ย Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
Contract period:ย 12 months (extendable)
Expected Start Date: 01-February-2024 The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 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 is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.