ICLA Technical Assistant Tanzania Kibondo _ Tanzania Nationals Only (3 Positions)
Kibondo, Tanzania, United Republic of and 1 more
Job Description
Position: ICLA Project Technical Assistant (3)
Recommended:
Reports to: ICLA Project Officer
Supervision of: Camp Based Refugee Paralegals
Duty station: (1) - Kibondo and (2) - Nyarugusu, Tanzania Travel: Frequent travel to nearby camp locations (Nyarugusu and Nduta)
Project number: TZFM 2301
Duration and type of contract: Fixed term contract to 31 December 2023, could be extended based on funding availability.
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.
Responsibilities
The Information,
Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Project Technical Assistant
position is responsible for day to day the implementation of NRC’s ICLA
work in north-western camps in Tanzania (Nyarugusu and Nduta). The ICLA
Project Technical Assistant will support the provision of information,
counselling and legal assistance services in the camps and surrounding
host communities. The Project Assistant will support provision of
information and outreach services and counselling and legal assistance
services to identified beneficiaries related to ICLA thematic areas as
well as manage refugee paralegals hired to support ICLA activities. ICLA
Project Assistant will also be involved in supporting the roll out of
identified technical training and capacity building opportunities with
partners.
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Generic responsibilities
- Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
- Ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with project agreements
- Prepare and develop weekly, monthly and other status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents and keeping of records
- Assess, promote and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options
- Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need are identified and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
- Promote the rights of refugees/returnees in line with advocacy strategy
Specific responsibilities
- Adherence to NRC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines in relation to provision of information, counseling, legal assistance and referral activities
- Provision of information, counselling, and legal assistance services in camp and surrounding host community
- Completing relevant M&E procedures for the documentation of ICLA beneficiaries
- Supporting the regular updating of IEC materials for dissemination
- Conducting group information sessions and other outreach activities
- Preparation of client intake and case management forms for counseling and legal assistance services and ensure confidentiality of client data
- Supporting the provision of internal referrals from other ICLA/NRC core competencies and conducting external referrals to other service providers
- Support the conducting of capacity building and training activities for communities, government officials and NGOs on ICLA thematic areas.
- Supervise relevant NRC community staff (paralegals) supporting project activities
- Participate in ICLA continuous assessments, mapping and investigation and supervise data collection during ICLA surveys and assessments
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Critical interfaces
By
interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with
other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this
position are: M&E Officers/Focal Points
Support Officers and Assistants (HR/Admin, Finance and Logistics)
Project Officers and Assistants in other NRC core competencies
UNHCR, INGOs, local NGOs, civil society and government bodies
Scale and scope of position
Staff:
10 refugee community/incentive staff/paralegals
Stakeholders:
UNHCR, INGOs, local NGOs, civil society, governmental bodies
Budgets:
N/A
Information:
Daily, weekly, monthly, mid-term and end-term reports
Legal or compliance:
Terms of Employment, Code of Conduct
Qualifications
Competencies
Competencies
are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver
desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into
the following two categories:
1. Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
- Experience from working as a Project Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Strong communication skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Proven skills in report writing
- Advanced computer skills; Word, Excel, Power point
- Knowledge of English
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Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Diploma in law, political science, social science or other relevant discipline. Minimum 2 years humanitarian experience with refugees at field level with an NGO or other international organization
- Good understanding of the north-western camps/Kibondo District (Nduta and Nyarugusu camp) add advantage
- Experience in reporting, client management, case studies and research.
2. Behavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
- Handling insecure environment
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect Performance Management
The
employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the
competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual.
The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
• The Job Description
• The Work and Development Plan
• The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
• The End-term Performance Review Template
• The NRC Competency Framework
Additional Information
Salary : Based on NRC Salary scale
This position is open to all Nationals. '' Female candidates are encouraged to apply''.
About Us
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian
organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across
more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance
to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee,
advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise,
helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for,
respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal
Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting
on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions,
Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health,
safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have
procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to
take away all risks.
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About the Team
NORCAP solves key challenges in the humanitarian, development and
peacebuilding sectors, in order to better protect vulnerable people’s
lives and rights. We build partnerships and projects with national and
international organisations and stakeholders. Skilled NORCAP experts
contribute to developing partners’ capacity – to identify and address
challenges, improve collaboration and encourage new and innovative
approaches. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.
Job Identification 9271
Job Category Assistant
Posting Date 01/10/2023, 03:59 PM
Apply Before 01/24/2023, 03:59 PM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Kibondo
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