Job overview:
The successful candidate will be responsible for researching the policies and practices around land allocation in Afghanistan to support inclusive and safe durable solutions for displacement affected populations within Afghanistan, including recently returned people from neighbouring countries. This position will be crucial in supporting NRC to strengthen policy understanding and raise awareness around displacement dynamics related needs on the ground. Research and programme learning will inform advocacy messaging to key interlocutors and target stakeholders and ensure that decisions around the Afghan displacement crisis are informed by thorough understanding of the critical issues facing displaced Afghansโ including Housing Land and Property issues preventing displacement-affected Afghans from achieving durable solutions, access to livelihoods and key servicesย and basic rights for all displaced Afghans (as well as their meaningful access to effective protection regimes).ย
This position will contribute towards NRCโs sub-regional approach to addressing the needs of Afghan displacement-affected communities in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and Tajikistan, in line with the Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees (SSAR). NRC contributes to programme learning, research and evidenced-based advocacy around durable solutions for displaced Afghans across the region, as well as acts as a conduit for civil society engagement and participation in relevant regional and international policy processes, including the Support Platform for the SSAR. NRC is committed to improved operationalisation of the Global Refugee Compact and informing donors strategies and approaches around this.
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Generic responsibilities
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategySpecific responsibilitiesย
Generic Professional Competencies:
Minimum 5 years of experience from a senior level position in research of which 3 years in a humanitarian/recovery context Experience from working in complexย policy environments and experience dealing with government authorities Technical legal aid expertise or legal research experience ย Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities Knowledge about own leadership skills/profileย Solid understanding of policy processes relating to forced displacement, migration and humanitarian response framework Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal including report writingย Demonstrated networking and influencing skillsยContext related skills: knowledge and experience:
Degree in Law, Sharia or a related field.ย Experience working inย a related legal aid or โaccess to justiceโ operation and/or legal research, particularly for displaced or conflict-affected people, including data management and analysisย Knowledge of the displacement and legal context in Afghanistan. Experience with displaced peopleโs access to HLP rights in Afghanistan. Experience of programme-based advocacy is desirable.Behavioral Competencies:
Analysingย Tact and diplomacy Handling insecure environmentsย Empowering and building trustย Strategic thinkingย Influencingย Initiate action and changeยWe Offer:
Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale. NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents.ย Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law. Top up Credit card on monthly basis. 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.