Fresher Information, Counseling and Legal Assistant NGO Jobs
Job Title: Information, Counseling and Legal Assistant
Organisation: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
About NRC:
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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that ICLA project activities are implemented in accordance with approved proposals, donor requirements, NRC policies, international standards and local customs.
- Ensure smooth project cycle from implementation, project monitoring, verification of completion and evaluation
- Assist ICLA project activities under thematic areas 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 Uganda
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Engage in supporting the NRC team in awareness raising campaigns and community mobilization efforts.
- Participate in the protection cluster and working group meetings
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Information, Counseling and Legal Assistant job placement should hold a University degree in law, social studies, development studies / other relevant field/ the equivalent
- At least two years of work experience with NGO, legal or international organisation in the area of protection or human rights
- Knowledge of the context in West Nile
- Knowledge of English and the local language
- Experience with the Microsoft Office
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified Ugandan candidates who wish to join one of the world’s leading relief organisations, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) should apply by visiting the web link below.
Deadline: 7th February 2019
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