ICLA Project Manager

The purpose of the Information Counselling & Legal Assistance Project Manager is to oversee the implementation of the ICLA projects in Khartoum Sudan

Generic responsibilities

• Line management of ICLA project field staff including direct supervision of the ICLA Project Coordinator in Khartoum.
• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
• Provide regular progress reports to AM and ICLA Specialist.
• Responsible for development and management of ICLA-related funding proposals, project budgets and donor reports for Khartoum

Specific responsibilities

• Budget and administrative responsibility for geographic area and as within the ICLA project identified by the ICLA Specialist.
• Implementation of the ICLA project in accordance with agreements applicable to the grant from the donor(s) and NRC principles and ways of work.
• Prepare all relevant project documentation to ensure implementation of activities in accordance with ICLA policies and guidelines.
• Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and improvements in the project and materials based on observations and discussions with the ICLA staff and the ICLA Specialist.
• Prepare weekly and monthly summary reports on implementation and guide ICLA team on preparation of these documents and reports.
• Communicate with and obtain necessary agreements and understanding from local authorities and partners in the ICLA areas of responsibility in discussion with AM, ICLA Specialist and in line with the NRC protocol for communication.
• Communicate, exchange information and co-operate with relevant external actors in the areas of responsibility determined by the AM.
• Conduct regular meetings with beneficiaries, community management committees, local authorities and partners on HLP and other related issues.
• Recruit, train, and build capacity of ICLA staff to implement ICLA project in Khartoum
• Assess longer term needs for capacity building among staff and jointly with Specialist plan for capacity building.
• Supervise and train the ICLA project team focusing on efficient planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the project activities
• Assist the AM and ICLA Specialist in identification of new project areas of intervention.
• Assist the Area manager in any additional tasks or delegation when needed.

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum first level university degree; preferably in law or related field of study
• Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex contexts
• Technical ICLA expertise, especially in the fields of information dissemination, Collaborative Dispute Resolution (CDR), HLP, and civil documentation.
• Experience working on Refugee Status, Immigration and Legal residency (RSD), Access to Essential Services (AES), Internally Displaced Persons Registration (IDPR) and Employment Laws and Procedures (ELP) including work rights is an asset
• Solid understanding and experience of refugee crisis contexts
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic, both written and verbal is an added advantage.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the context in Sudan
• Knowledge of the legal infrastructure in Sudan
• Experience with Start-up is an advantage

What We Offer

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative

• 12 months fixed term contract; renewable subject to performance and funding
• Senior grade 8 in NRC’s grade structure
• An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
• A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields