ICLA Specialist CAR Bangui

Background

The Central African Republic (CAR) continues to face tremendous humanitarian needs due to years of conflict and instability. In 2023, more than half of the population required humanitarian assistance (3.4 million people), and roughly 40% of the population feared for their safety. About 500,000 live in protracted displacement and are dependent on humanitarian assistance and protection for survival, while over 2 million people face food insecurity.

NRC has been present in CAR since 2014 and currently employs 15 international staff and approximately 165 national staff. NRC operations cover a large geographic area with activities spread across strategic districts throughout the territory such as Mambere Kadei, Sangha Mbaere, Nana Mambere and Ouham Pendé in the West, Nana Gribizi, Kemo and Ouham Fafa in the Centre, Basse-Kotto in the South East, and Lobaye and Ombella Mpoko in the South West. NRC operates from three field/area offices in Bouar, Kaga Bandoro, and Alindao, and a country office in Bangui, the capital city.

The programme portfolio includes six core competencies: Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security, WASH, Shelter, Education as well as Protection from Violence.

NRC’s ICLA programme in CAR provides assistance with regards to legal identity and housing, land and property (HLP) rights of displacement-affected populations.

What you will do:

In this position, you will:

• Develop the ICLA strategy, technical guidance and Macro LFA
• Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
• Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposals, budgets and donor reports
• Identify trends, technical standards and donor priorities
• Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within ICLA, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation
• Provide technical direction and project implementation support
• Ensure that key learnings are extracted from ICLA implementation, and incorporate them in the ICLA programme and staff development processes
• Provide systematic training and build capacity of technical staff
• Represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the role

What you will bring:

• Minimum 4 years of experience within human rights / legal assistance / displacement area of expertise in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Strong understanding of relevant human rights frameworks, including refugee rights, IDP rights and humanitarian law
• Solid knowledge of and experience applying protection principles within humanitarian responses
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Professional fluency in English and advanced level in French, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the context in CAR and/or the region is an asset
• Experience engaging in/related to legal reform processes.
• Experience in gender issues and programming
• Experience from protection and advocacy work within ICLA/legal assistance sector
• Solid experience form managing and implementing ICLA-type of responses in both volatile and recovery contexts
• High level of experience in programming associated to legal assistance, land rights, and civil documentation.
• Strong capacity in leading proposal development
• Documented experience working with donors and conversant with their technical frameworks, strategic priorities and reporting requirements (e.g. ECHO, SDC, UNICEF, CHF, GAC, OFDA, NMFA, Sida, UNHCR)
• Advanced understanding and experience in M&E processes and analysis with the ability to devise and adapt tools to context
• Experience in leading multi-sector assessments and analysis
• Ability to work closely together with other field staff and across sectors
• High level of communication, representation, flexibility, drafting and negotiation skills

What we offer:

• Duty station: Bagui, Central African Republic
• Contract: 12-month contract
• Travel: up to 50%
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s scale with accompanying terms and conditions
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process:

• To apply as an internal candidate*, log in with your official email,* or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English or French, ensuring to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position, as a result only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Send in your application by 14th March 2024.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected]with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.