ICLA Technical Assistant (Community Liaison) at Norwegian Refugee Council (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, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ICLA Technical Assistant (Community Liaison)

Location: Mubi, Adamawa

Tasks and 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

Specific Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Context/ Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum qualification of secondary school certificate
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Strong understanding of the community profile, local cultures, traditional and religious structures
• Fluency in the local languages of Hausa, Higgi is a must.
• Excellent communication skills (written and Oral)
• Evidence of significant involvement with the communities is an added advantage

Personal qualification:

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect

We Offer

• Commencement: As soon as possible
• Contract period: Nine months (with possibility of extension)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions

Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application Letter, updated CV's and a copy of valid national identification to: [email protected]  The title of the position (ICLA Technical Assistant (Community Liaison) - Mubi) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.
Or
Candidates can submit applications in person in a sealed envelope with candidates’ name and position clearly indicated and containing the below documents:

• Application letter must be in candidate’s handwriting
• An updated C.V
• Copy of valid means of identification (Passport, Driver’s license, National Identity card or Voter’s card)
• Copies of school certificates (Please do not send or submit your original certificates)

The Application package should be submitted at the following location:
Norwegian Refugee Council Office,
Mubi,
Adamawa State.

Note

• Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.
• For enquiries and complaints, you can reach NRC Nigeria office through [email protected]
• Names of shortlisted candidates for oral interview will be published on November 7th 2017 at NRC offices in Mubi and Maiduguri respectively.
• To apply at NRC is FREE!!! NRC does not ask for money or any form of favour for submission of application or employment.
• The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.