ICLA Project Manager Syria Response Office

This position aims to lead the implementation of all Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) activities in Northwest Syria. They will be responsible for managing the overall NRC ICLA project portfolio and staffing in Northwest Syria, which in this area are delivered through remotely managed NRC staff. They also contribute to broader country-level programme development in collaboration with the ICLA Specialist.

The position-holder will be duty-stationed in Amman, Jordan, but will be expected to travel to neighbouring counties for coordination.

What you will do:

• Contribute to the development of Country, Area and ICLA strategies, initiate and participate in the development of relevant ICLA projects
• Coordinate and manage ICLA project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
• Participate in relevant project start-up, progress review, and closing meetings
• Accountable for the successful implementation of all Shelter projects throughout the full project cycle and ensure high technical quality of projects
• Ensure accurate and consistent implementation of ICLA case management and M&E tools
• Provide regular progress reports to the Area Programme Manager and the ICLA Specialist
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and assess new and better ways to assist
• Develop and manage project budget (in cooperation with Area Programme Manager) and coordinate across Core Competencies (CCs)
• Line manage project staff as well as ensure their capacities are built and that there is transfer key skills.
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders and actively participate in relevant humanitarian coordination meetings
• Promote the rights of displaced persons in line with the advocacy strategy.
• Actively promote and operationalise synergies between ICLA and other NRC programmes
• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Area Programme Manager or ICLA Specialist.

Professional Competencies and Qualifications Required

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

• Relevant university degree, preferably law or social studies.
• Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level legal assistance project implementation position in a humanitarian/ recovery context.
• Experience with start-up or expansion of new programmes
• ICLA technical expertise, including knowledge of Housing, Land & Property and/or civil documentation issues.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Knowledge of the displacement context in Syria and the Middle East is highly desirable.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile with documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Arabic desirable
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Behavioural competencies

• Managing resources to optimise results
• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Handling insecure environments

What We Offer

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and 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 initiative.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

• To be dedicated in what we do;
• To be innovative with our solutions;
• To act as one unified and inclusive team;
• To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the people we exist to serve, and to each other… the members of our NRC family.

Additional Information:

Duty Station: Amman, Jordan

Contract duration: Funding for position confirmed until 31 December 2023, with likelihood of extension

Travel: 20%

Grade 8 in NRC’s grading structure

Reporting line: Area Programme Manager

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.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.