2022-09-27

Paralegals – Luuq, Somalia

Luuq, Somalia
Posted on September 27, 2022

NRC

Paralegals – Luuq, Somalia

Closing Date: 2022-10-10

Job Description

The paralegal casual staff will work with the Information and Counselling Assistance (ICLA) team to provide quality information and counselling to beneficiaries and, through this work, better understand the protection situation for the communities affected. The paralegal will assist with providing ICLA services in the community as outreach throughout the working area, as organized by the ICLA teams.

Responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

Adhere to NRC policies and procedures
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

Specific responsibilities

Engage in extensive community outreach and monitoring exercises within selected settlements to identify, report and refer cases in line with ICLA project objectives

The paralegal is responsible for preparing accurate, honest, and timely reports of their individual activities. In particular, this includes maintaining signed records of the engagement and activities with the community.

The paralegal is also encouraged to prepare written reports of the results of their activities, assessments and observations.

Assist with provision of information and counselling for beneficiaries in the community through extensive outreach work in and around settlements, including throughout the working area.

Conduct individual and group information sessions as outreach ICLA services with identified communities throughout the working area.

Identify cases and document Housing, Land and Property cases

Assist with preparation of outreach work and materials.

Assist in conducting and preparing mapping of relevant services being provided and updating it on a weekly basis.

Assist in preparing for and conducting regular assessments (including focus group discussions, interviews, questionnaires, etc.).

Assist with provision of general group information sessions.

Assist with using clear and strong referral mechanisms with counterparts in other organizations/agencies (national and international).

Assist with planning work on weekly and monthly basis.

Contribute to preparation of relevant documents (including brochures, information notes, information board updates) for target communities.

Understand and be able to explain to others work of NRC core competencies.

Work closely and coordinate with other NRC staff at field level.

Receive technical input from ICLA Jubaland area office team.

Work cooperatively with the beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen the project.

Assist with monitoring and following-up on the quality of services provided at the community/settlements and as outreach.

Report weekly & monthly (or more often, if required) on activities and results to the relevant NRC ICLA staff.

Carry out administrative tasks as agreed upon.

Perform any other task as assigned by NRC management.

1. Value driven competencies

Values are aspirational attitudes and beliefs that influence the way people conduct themselves. NRC’s values are: Dedicated, Innovated, Inclusive and Accountable.

2. Behavioral competencies

The following are essential for this position: