Job Description
ICLA and Protection Assistant Yemen Taiz
Taiz, Yemen
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to ensure effective
implementation of ICLA/Protection activities in alignment with approved
proposals and NRC policies. It serves as a focal point for needs assessments,
beneficiary selection, and project management to ensure high-quality service
delivery. Key responsibilities include supporting beneficiaries, conducting
outreach and awareness sessions, enhancing local authority capacity, and
advocating for beneficiaries' needs. The role also involves monitoring policies
affecting internally displaced persons (IDPs), documenting findings, and
representing NRC in relevant clusters to promote the rights and wellbeing of
affected communities
Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities
- Adhere
to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
- Assist
with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to
plan of action
- Prepare
and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure
proper filing of documents
- Promote
and share ideas for improvement of the support function
- Work
with partners and stakeholders to provide assistance to ICLA/Protection
beneficiaries.
- Suggest
new methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the
ICLA/protection activities.
- Conduct
advocacy related activities
Specific Responsibilities
- Ensure
ICLA/Protection activities align with approved proposals, donor
requirements, NRC policies, international standards, and local customs.
- Serve
as focal point for needs assessments, beneficiary selection, and field
implementation (subject to security clearance).
- Oversee
the full project cycle ,implementation, monitoring, verification, and
evaluation, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
- Provide
guidance and information to beneficiaries; conduct awareness sessions and
capacity-building for local authorities.
- Apply
participatory and inclusive approaches that strengthen community
self-reliance and local capacities.
- Maintain
understanding of the ICLA/Protection context, including national and
international legal frameworks.
- Support
the development, maintenance, and updating of case management systems and
service provider mapping.
- Conduct
outreach, awareness campaigns, and advocacy initiatives through group
information sessions.
- Guide
beneficiaries seeking legal counselling and ensuring appropriate
referrals.
- Contribute
to needs assessments, studies, and research using participatory tools
(FGDs, interviews, surveys).
- Conduct
training sessions and identify capacity-building needs for target groups.
- Assist
in strategic review, monitoring, and evaluation of ICLA/Protection
activities.
- Monitor
policies and contextual changes affecting IDPs; collect and analyze
relevant field information.
- Build
strong relationships with beneficiaries through regular engagement and
visits.
- Document
findings, prepare assessment reports, and produce quantitative and
qualitative activity analyses.
- Support
awareness-raising and community mobilization activities with the NRC team.
- Represent
NRC in ICLA/ protection cluster and working group meetings.
- Perform
additional duties as assigned by the ICLA/Protection Team Leader and Area
Program Manager.
Qualifications
Experience
- University
degree in law, social studies, development studies / other relevant field/
the equivalent
- Minimum
of 3 years work experience with NGO, legal or international organization
in the area of protection or human rights
- Experience
from working with protection and legal assistance projects in a
humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous
experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented
results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge
about own skills/profile
- Knowledge
of English
Context Related Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
- Knowledge
of the context in Yemen
- Knowledge
of English and the local language
- Experience
with the Microsoft Suite
Behavioral competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful
people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral
competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
- Handling
insecure environment
- Planning
and delivering results
- Empowering
and building trust
- Communicating
with impact and respect
About Us
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 NRC’s work. We expect all
employees to:
- treat
everyone with respect and dignity
- contribute
to building a safe environment for all
- never
engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual
exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
- always
report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against
exploitation, abuse and SEAH
How to Apply
To apply:
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