Generic responsibilities
Generic responsibilitiesย
Develop ICLA strategy, technical SOPs/guidelines and Macro LFAs. Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, CC tools, handbooks and guidelines. Responsible for developing and managing funding proposals, project budgets, and donor reports.ย Overall management of project staff. Coordinate and manage ICLA project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements. Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills.ย Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters/working groups.ย Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees, deportees, refugees or migrants in line with the advocacy strategy.Specific responsibilities
Programme Development:ย
Lead the development of high-quality and evidence-based ICLA project proposals and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in close collaboration with the Head of Program and the Area Managers.ย Support the development and implementation of ICLA assessments and/or the integration of ICLA questions in the evaluations of other core competencies or area-level assessments to inform programme development and advocacy strategies.ย Ensure a solid MEL framework for ICLA activities is in place, contribute to the development of analytical tools to measure impact both at the outputs and outcomes level, and promote ICLA Staff capacity building on M&E standards and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.ย Ensure all relevant partners and stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of projects as per ICLA Localization Strategy and Plan.ย Closely coordinate with all CCs and cross-thematic areas to maximize on integrated responses.ย Contribute to the implementation of the Safe and Inclusive Programming (SIP) minimum standards and action plan within ICLA CC.ย Ensure the use by field teams of ICLA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the planning matrix, technical standards, CC-specific monitoring tools, and other CC-specific guidance and tools. Support the donor engagement and fundraising for ICLA if requested.ย Develop context-relevant programme tools, guidelines and SOPs for ICLA activities. This includes also providing technical guidance and support for the design and implementation of those to field teams. Ensure alignment with the NRC Global ICLA Development Strategy. Participate actively in coordination mechanisms providing relevant information, positioning key topics in the agendas and fostering collaboration with other participants.ย Continue to spearhead the digital ICLA transformation (Kobli legal case management andย https://changamka.nrc.no/)ยProgramme Management:
Responsible for the effective management of ICLA projects, ensuring alignment with the NRC project management cycle. This includes maintaining high standards and quality in reporting to guarantee timely, on-track, and on-budget implementation. Responsible for providing technical and implementation support and guidance to field-based ICLA staff and partners in implementing NRC project(s), including but not limited to providing instructions on work plans, approving expenses/procurement, recruitments, reporting, etc. Ensure ICLA field teams and partners are familiar with and are implementing according to the ICLA strategy. Ensure monitoring data is collected, analysed, included in NRCโs MEL systems, and used to adapt programmes as required. Identify and document CC-related learnings and propose adjustment of the ICLA programme accordingly.Logistics, Finance, and Human Resources Management:
Ensure appropriate financial and logistical NRC systems/ procedures are adhered to within the ICLA team. Ensure timely and accurate development and submission of procurement plans, recruitment plans, and spending plans and ensure the same is shared with relevant support colleagues. Provide specific support and input to the recruitment process for ICLA project staff. In line with project needs and funding availability, continuously and proactively plan CC-specific workforce planningPlease download the JD ICLA PDM Uganda 2025.docxย to learn more about the position.ย Generic professional competencies
Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior-level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context. Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Technical protection expertise.ย Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities. Knowledge about one's leadership skills/profile.ย Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is required. Context related skills, knowledge and experience University Degree in Law.ย Professional experience in legal protection programming. Experience working with a population with different types of vulnerability. Experience in budget management.ย Experience with technical report writing. Willingness to travel in areas where NRC has a presence and to spend the night in the field.ย Behavioural competencies Managing resources to optimize results. Managing performance and development Empowering and building trust Handling insecure environments Build meaningful relationsย ย Act with integrityย ย Empower peopleย ย Deliver resultsยFind out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Important information about the application process
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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. 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 NRCโs 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. NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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NRCโs 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.ย
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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.Learn more about NRC The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
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