ICLA Technical Assistant – Beledweyne, Somalia

The ICLA Project assistant (PA) will be taking regular field trips to carry out ICLA outreach activities and verify PRMN information with partner/monitors and other concerned parties in the field.

Generic responsibilities

• Monitor and report on the project activities and ensure compliance with plans and NRC standards
• Work with the implementing partners to provide legal assistance to ICLA beneficiaries
• Suggest new methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the ICLA activities
• Report all protection related concerns
• Update the ICLA SC data bases daily
• Carry out data collection as required
• Prepare field visit reports to verify and approve PRMN reports
• Prepare and file relevant documents as required by line manager
• Conduct advocacy related activities

Specific responsibilities

• Ensure that ICLA HLP project activities are implemented in accordance with approved proposals, donor requirements, NRC policies, international standards and local customs. Undertake regular field visits (as and when security allows) to conduct ICLA activities
• Ensure smooth project cycle from implementation, project monitoring, verification of completion and evaluation
• Lead HLP activities giving advice and information to clients on the processes involved, awareness sessions and managing local authorities’ capacity building programmes.
• Apply participatory and inclusive processes in project implementation and in promoting local capacities to help themselves wherever possible.
• Understand situation including legal situations (according to national and international laws and principles) for refugees, returnees and Internally Displaced Persons in Somalia
• Assist in developing and implementing case management systems and databases of cases. Support preparing and updating case management systems and database of cases. Support in the preparation and update of and mapping service providers in the area of responsibility.
• Conduct group information sessions for ICLA beneficiaries through outreach, awareness campaigns and advocacy initiatives
• Provide legal counseling for ICLA beneficiaries seeking legal assistance.
• Take part in mobilization and conducting of needs assessments, studies and researches using focus group discussions, interviews and questionnaires.
• Assist in strategic review and monitoring and evaluation of ICLA activities.
• Collate information on government and NGO policies pertaining to IDPs and monitors the general context through regular filed access to identify issues affecting IDPs which relate to ICLA thematic areas.
• Contribute to the development of NRC’s country strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities in the ICLA sector.
• Prepare and distribute materials on ICLA thematic areas to target communities.
• Establish excellent relations with beneficiaries including understanding the needs of beneficiaries through regular visits and frequent contact.
• Document findings on HLP assessments and studies.
• Analyze and produce quantitative and qualitative activity reports.
• Bring to the immediate attention of the PO emergency support issues requiring immediate action and support.
• Provide analysis on the Protection issues facing Displaced People, highlighting key concerns and durable solutions regarding land/property/Programs.
• Undertake regular field visits (as and when security allows) to verify information with monitors and other concerned parties.
• Maintain regular communication with monitors to answer any queries they have with regards to PRMN issues.
• Analyse and produce bi-monthly quantitative and qualitative PRMN summary reports.
• Bring to the immediate attention of the PO emergency support issues requiring immediate action and support.
• Participate in the protection cluster and working group meetings.
• Perform any relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor.

1- Behavioral competencies

The following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environments
• Planning and delivering results
• Analyzing
• Empowering and building trust