Job Purpose
ย As the ICLA Specialist you would be responsible for technical development of the Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Core Competency (CC); definition of strategic direction and quality assurance as well as overseeing implementation of the ICLA strategy and quality control in alignment with Country Office.ย
In this position, you would also play a key role in donor engagement and resource acquisition for the ICLA CC and you would also be responsible for mentoring, training and capacity building of staff on ICLA technical capacity. ย ย
What makes this position attractive
Its a technical leadership role - the position leads the design and development of ICLA strategy for NRC Jordan It presents an opportunity to work with some of the major donors. Its an opportunity to work for an international organization and one of the leading INGO's in Jordan A challenging and exciting opportunity with a dedicated team advocating for the rights of people forced to flee. This position is accompanied, Amman is a family duty station at NRC.What you will do
Develop ICLA strategy, technical guidance and Macro Logframes (LFAs) s that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities. Provide technical direction and ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation by offering support to ICLA program teams in the implementation of the ICLA strategy action plan.ย Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposals, budgets and donor reports.ย Identify trends, technical standards and donor priorities, ensure programme is continuously up to date on the latest issues relating to ICLA at both a local and national level.ย Ensure drafting and roll-out of the relevant guidance and tools for the provision of legal aid and legal protection services. Ensure overall quality of the programme, including through beneficiary participation and continuous learning, in collaboration with MEAL Department. Continue to seek new and innovate project interventions to ensure program diversification and expansion within context limitations. Ensure that key learnings are extracted from ICLA implementation, and incorporate them in ICLA and staff development processes. Provide systematic training and build capacity of technical staff in approaches including cash-based interventions and market-based programme as well as provide capacity development initiatives to local partners on legal aid case management and on laws and obligations relevant to refugees Represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors, maintaining strong relationships with government counterparts and relevant stakeholders in and outside Jordan. . Carrying out regular analysis to ensure programme relevance, efficiency and impact. Promote the rights of refugees in line with the advocacy strategy - Produce regularย evidenced-based policy briefing papers andย analysis that contribute to the legal protection trends analysis and other advocacy initiatives. Contribute to sectorial working group discussions and durable specific thematic groups such as complementary pathways. Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures as well as compliance with donor requirements and follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within ICLA. Ensure that NRCโs related activities are implemented within NRCโs Safe and Inclusive Programming (SIP) guidelines and action plans.Professional competencies, skills & qualifications required
Minimum 4 years of experience within technical expertise area in a legal/humanitarian/ recovery/development context. Experience in human rights/access to justice programming.ย Previous experience from working in complex contexts. Experience working in coordination and liaising with external actors. Ability to multi-task and work with short deadlines, as well as ability to work independently and proactively with limited daily support and supervision. Fluency in English, both written and verbal.ย Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of the context in Jordan Knowledge of international human rights law and refugee law Experience in advocacy work Experience in working with local organizations is an assetยBehavioural competencies
Handling insecure environments Strategic thinking Empowering and building trust Influencing Initiate action and change AnalysingNRC line managers must have the following Leadership profile.ย
Build meaningful relations.ย Empower people.ย Act with integrityย Deliver results.ยWhat We Offer
NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take initiative.
Additional information:
Grade:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Grade 9
Reports to :ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Head of Programme - NRC Jordan
Duty station:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Amman, Jordan
Travel:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย up to 60%, within Jordan
Duration and type of contract:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 12ย months, Renewable (Fixed term, renewable based on funding, ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย performance and need for the position)
Salary:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Based Upon NRC salary Scale.
Forย more detailed information, find the detailed Job Description
We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates.ย Send in your application by latest July 10th, 2023.ย
Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.
For any queries, please email us atย mero.recruitment@nrc.noย with the \"Job Title\" as theย subject. 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.