Caution: This role is national, only female internal 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 documentsย 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 programmesย Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes Promote and share ideas for technical improvementSpecific responsibilities
Providing information sessions, counselling, legal assistance on house, land, property rights, legal identity documentation (LID), employment law procedure (ELP) and access to essential services (AES), contribute to capacity building trainings to refugee returnees, IDPs and host community (project participants) consistent with the applicable laws, procedures, communication with representative of IDPs and returnees is a must; To liaise with governmental and nongovernmental organizations to create and maintain a network of organizations to which returnees and IDPs can be referred; To collect and record information about the socio-economic, security and general conditions within the ICLAโs program strategy and approach for returnees and IDPs; To maintain and update standard hard and soft filing from the caseload activities based on the instructions.ย To remain updated on current legislation and legal developments in Afghanistan, international protection frameworks and human rights laws; Participates in field visits for ICLA needs identification and follow up of activities (Information sessions, legal assistance on HLP rights, LID, ELP and Essential Needsย Participates in preparation of ad-hoc reports, monthly reports and thematic reportsย Bring humanitarian, protection and essential problems and experience of returnees before and after return to the attention of NRC and relevant departments/stakeholders through referral system Shall represent NRC in national and international meetings, when requested and promote exchange of information with relevant external actors Participate in NRC staff seminars and training, when scheduled Respecting the anonymity of clients approaching NRC and the confidentiality of information received from any clients all the time Inclusive for close co-operation with NRCs other core competencies including needs assessments and identifying beneficiaries where appropriate Being accountable on inclusion of cash-based interventions and market based programmes in country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRCโs core competencies Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses Any other tasks as instructed by immediate superiorGeneric professional competencies:
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Bachelorโs degree in law and Sharia Law (Mandatory)ย Minimum experience (1-2 years) within NRC ICLA and/ or other humanitarian context that is inclusive to having knowledge of legal practice, like through academic law activities 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 local languages including Dari, Pashto, having English language skills is a privilegeย 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 peopleย Handling insecure environment Planning and delivering results. Communicating with impact and respect Copping with change eWe Offer:
Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale. Top up Credit card on monthly basis. NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance. Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law. 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.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH