The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
The purpose of the officer position is to assist with day-to-day implementation of the HLP aspects of the Shelter Programme.
Job description Generic responsibilities:
Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements
Develop annual activity and work plans
Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in activities
Cooperate with relevant partners and local authorities
Implement delegated HLP aspects of the Shelter Programme according to plan of action
Ensure proper filing of all project documents
Prepare and develop progress reports as required by management
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Demonstrate commitment to NRC’s mission, vision and value
Specific responsibilities:
Ensure shelter stakeholders – i.e. NRC, displaced owners, displaced tenants and/or local authorities – understand and agree to enter into and abide by NRC’s Shelter agreements, and ensure that all documentation in relation to these agreements is available before implementation of shelter rehabilitation works
Assist beneficiaries to obtain documentation and/or corroborative evidence regarding land ownership in order to facilitate Shelter rehabilitation.
Provide facilitated negotiation and other CDR approaches to Shelter rehabilitation beneficiaries where disputes arise between them and other members of the community or local authorities
Compile up-to-date information on relevant HLP laws, procedures, and practices.
Help design and conduct HLP and CDR workshops with relevant stakeholders.
Undertake regular monitoring & evaluation of HLP activities, and contribute to monthly progress reports on activities, highlighting any technical or operational successes
Input and update beneficiary data into ICLA’s case management tools.
Work with relevant line bureaus, local administration and other humanitarian organizations operating in the region to ensure effective targeting is done to select the most vulnerable beneficiaries.
Adhere to ICLA policies, donor agreements, work plans, budgets and procurement plans.
Adhere to NRC’s Human Resource, Financial, Logistics & Security policies and procedures, and coordinate with these support departments to ensure timely implementation of ICLA activities.
Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.
Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements
Develop annual activity and work plans
Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in activities
Cooperate with relevant partners and local authorities
Implement delegated HLP aspects of the Shelter Programme according to plan of action
Ensure proper filing of all project documents
Prepare and develop progress reports as required by management
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Demonstrate commitment to NRC’s mission, vision and value
Specific responsibilities:
Ensure shelter stakeholders – i.e. NRC, displaced owners, displaced tenants and/or local authorities – understand and agree to enter into and abide by NRC’s Shelter agreements, and ensure that all documentation in relation to these agreements is available before implementation of shelter rehabilitation works
Assist beneficiaries to obtain documentation and/or corroborative evidence regarding land ownership in order to facilitate Shelter rehabilitation.
Provide facilitated negotiation and other CDR approaches to Shelter rehabilitation beneficiaries where disputes arise between them and other members of the community or local authorities
Compile up-to-date information on relevant HLP laws, procedures, and practices.
Help design and conduct HLP and CDR workshops with relevant stakeholders.
Undertake regular monitoring & evaluation of HLP activities, and contribute to monthly progress reports on activities, highlighting any technical or operational successes
Input and update beneficiary data into ICLA’s case management tools.
Work with relevant line bureaus, local administration and other humanitarian organizations operating in the region to ensure effective targeting is done to select the most vulnerable beneficiaries.
Adhere to ICLA policies, donor agreements, work plans, budgets and procurement plans.
Adhere to NRC’s Human Resource, Financial, Logistics & Security policies and procedures, and coordinate with these support departments to ensure timely implementation of ICLA activities.
Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.
Qualifications A university degree in law is a very strong asset; a social sciences degree with a paralegal qualification and/or a background in protection related work may be considered in lieu of a law degree for exceptional candidates
Some familiarity with laws, procedures and practices operative in Ethiopia and the Oromia and SNNP regions.
Experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context
Some familiarity with laws, procedures and practices operative in Ethiopia and the Oromia and SNNP regions.
Experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context
Education field
- Law
Education level
- College / University, Bachelor's degree
Personal qualities Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills
Ability to prioritise responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Some experience in working with government authorities and vulnerable beneficiaries
Protection work experience with an INGO is an asset
Proven skills and experience in case management and conflict resolution
Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Fluency in written and spoken Amharic, English and Oromifa or Gedofa.
Diplomatic
Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision in a challenging environment
Pro-active, goal-oriented and results driven
Flexible and creative
Excellent communication skills
A sense of humor
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills
Ability to prioritise responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Some experience in working with government authorities and vulnerable beneficiaries
Protection work experience with an INGO is an asset
Proven skills and experience in case management and conflict resolution
Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Fluency in written and spoken Amharic, English and Oromifa or Gedofa.
Diplomatic
Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision in a challenging environment
Pro-active, goal-oriented and results driven
Flexible and creative
Excellent communication skills
A sense of humor
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
Language
- English
We offer Commencement: ASAP, shortlisting and Interviews will continue as applications are received
Contract period: Twelve months with possibilities of extension
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions
Duty station: NRC Ethiopia, Bule Hora and all field locations
To apply for the position - Please push the button "APPLY HERE" and don't go through other way as your application may not get by the right person.
Contract period: Twelve months with possibilities of extension
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions
Duty station: NRC Ethiopia, Bule Hora and all field locations
To apply for the position - Please push the button "APPLY HERE" and don't go through other way as your application may not get by the right person.
Miscellaneous info
- Travel: More than 150 days trave
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