All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisationโs core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes andย beliefsย shall guide our actions and relationships.
Purpose of the role
The ICLA (Information, Counseling and Legal Assistance) Information Field Assistant is responsible for assisting in the day to day implementation of the ICLA program in Beirut and Mount Lebanon through providing quality information and counselling to beneficiaries to develop better understanding of the protection situation for the target communities.
What you will do
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines Assist with the implementation of the delegated ICLA programme portfolio according to plan of action Prepare and develop status reports as required by management Ensure proper filing of documentsย Promote and share ideas for improvement of the ICLA programme. Work cooperatively with the beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders. Carry out data collection as required Carry out related mainstreaming of protection in programme daily implementation as per the set NRCโs Protection mainstreaming guidelines, and ensure reporting any breaches/concerns to the line manager for proper action. Ensure that all protection related detected cases are referred to the concerned referral focal point and to the related Protection Coordinator.Specifically you will
Develop and manage a weekly activity plan for the provision of information sessions in Beirut and Mount Lebanon under the supervision of the Information Field Officer Gather information on activities being implemented by other humanitarian actors in Beirut and Mount Lebanon and provide it to the Information Field Officer in order to maintain a clear, comprehensive and up-to-date written mapping of services Provide information and counselling to beneficiaries on how to access basic services through individual and group information sessions conducted in centres or other humanitarian organizations and through outreach, in accordance with ICLA structure and guidance, and agreed work plans Provide information and counselling to beneficiaries on legal issues (legal status, civil documentation, including birth registration, and Housing, Land and Property rights), in accordance with ICLA structure and guidance, and agreed work plans Use agreed templates and tools to document ICLA's activities in the field Provide inputs to ICLA reports on activities in Beirut and Mount Lebanon and on gaps, challenges and opportunities and suggestions as how to respond to them, as required by the Information Field Officer and ICLA Coordinator. Assist the Information Field Officer in developing materials to be used in ICLA field activities Assist in arranging appointments with ICLA lawyers and appropriately manage ICLA's legal assistance cases, in accordance with ICLA structure, guidelines and principles and in close liaison with the Legal Field Officer (and/or legal focal points, as relevant) Provide inputs to the Information Field Officer on information, legal and protection needs of target communities that are identified during the course of information and counselling activities Undertake monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure the satisfactory progress, quality, efficiency and accountability of ICLA's activities in BML, in accordance with the agreed monitoring and evaluation plan for BML Organize ICLA project documents properly and in a timely manner and in accordance with the ICLA filing structure and principles of confidentiality and protection Assist the Assessments team in preparing for and conducting stand-alone assessments in BML Carry out any other related ICLA tasks as requested by the line managerProfessional competencies
Behavioral competencies
Working with people Communicating with impact and respect Planning and delivering results Coping with change Handling insecure environments.What 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 aย chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.
We are also looking for people who share our values:
To be dedicated in what we do; To be innovative with our solutions; To act as one unified and inclusive team; To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the people we exist to serve, and to each otherโฆ the members of our NRC family.Kindly note that empty or incomplete applications as well as CVs received via email will not be considered official and will not be processed.