Purpose of the Job:
The purpose of the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Technical Assistant position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the ICLA project in Mazar Province as per the given annual and monthly action plan. This position will normally not entail management responsibility of staff. But will have focus of to conduct Information, counselling, legal assistance on Legal Identity Document (LID) and to help the ICLA officers in doing legal assistance, counselling on House, Land, Property (HLP) rights, Essential needs, Basic Employment Law Procedure (ELP), Capacity Building Trainings and Mentorship Programmes for duty bearers (formal and informal justice system).
Caution: This role is national, only candidates from Afghanistan can be considered.
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Generic responsibilities:
Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines Implement delegated ICLA project portfolio according to plan of action Prepare and develop status reports as required by management Ensure proper filing of documents Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes Promote and share ideas for technical improvementSpecific responsibilities
Generic professional competencies:
Understanding of laws, rules and regulations related to housing, land and property (HLP) rights Relevant experience in humanitarian operations particularity in legal and advocacy fields Good interpersonal skills Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market based programmes Ability to work under stressful conditions Willingness and ability to travel regularly to the field independently is essentialContext/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Bachelor Degree in Law and Sharia Law Minimum experience 2 years within humanitarian context and knowledge of legal practice ย Understanding and respect for humanitarian work, particularly relating to refugee returnees and displacement issues Excellent computer skills especially (Ms. Office Package) Excellent interpersonal skills Knowledge of Dari and Pashto languages Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.ย Behavioural competencies ย
Working with people Handling insecure environment Planning and delivering results Communicating with impact and respect Copping with changeWe Offer:
Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale. Smart Phone with Top up Credit card with internet package on monthly basis. NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance. One time Eid Bonus per year Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law. 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.