Technical Assistant, ICLA at The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Employment Nigeria
09-Dec-2017
ADAMAWA ,
NGO
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) a non-governmental, not for profit humanitarian organization is recruiting to fill the position below:
POSITION : ICLA Technical Assistant (Community Liaison)
Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines and donor requirements
- Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by supervisor
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
- Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
- Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities to ensure accountability.
- Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
- Perform any other duties as requested by the ICLA Community Liaison Assistant
Others
- Engage with community to identify protection issues and report same for immediate and necessary action: thereby strengthening the referral pathway
- Assist in organising and grouping of beneficiaries for information sessions
- Working closely with community leaders and beneficiaries under the supervision of the ICLA Community Liaison Assistant to ensure accountability
- Performs any other duties as reasonably requested by the ICLA Technical Liaison Assistant.
- Work closely with ICLA Project assistants for implementation of the shelter rehabilitation activities
- Assist in the implementation of all ICLA activities involving community engagement
- To establish and strengthen and maintain relations with community stakeholders, local leaders and beneficiaries
- Support in collection of M & E information to inform program design
Context/ Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum qualification of secondary school(SSCE) certificate
- Experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Good knowledge of English both verbal and Written
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Excellent communication skills (written and Oral)
- Evidence of significant involvement with the communities is an added advantage
- Strong understanding of the community profile, local cultures, traditional and religious structures
- Fluency in the local languages of Hausa, Higgi is a must.
Personal qualification:
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Ability to work in insecure environments
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
We Offer
- Commencement: As soon as possible
- Contract period: Nine months (with possibility of extension)
- Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
How To Apply
Candidates should submit their Application Letter,CV's and a copy of valid national identification to: ng.vacancies@nrc.no The title of the position (ICLA Technical Assistant (Community Liaison) - Mubi) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.
All Application should be submitted at the following location:
Norwegian Refugee Council Office,
Mubi,
Adamawa State.
Sorry the application deadline for this job has elapsed
