The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across 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 requires staff members who travel on an international contract to the field to undergo an medical examination with our medical provider. Employees must produce a Health Clearance Certificate before departure stating that there are no relevant health concerns. If staff are unable to provide this, NRC reserves the right to terminate the Contract of Employment.
Context
Norwegian Refugee Council has been operating in Niger and Burkina as one mission since 2019. The organization has been in Burkina Faso until 2017 when it handed over its operations to other organizations. However, due to the ongoing crisis in Niger and Burkina Faso, the organization decided to provide its support to the numerous displaced populations and host communities in both countries.
Niger has been facing multiple crises and vulnerabilities (climatic, demographic, security and health) having dramatic consequences on the lives of populations whose humanitarian needs are increasing considerably and whose access to basic social services is seriously compromised. According to the Country Humanitarian Needs Assessment for 2021, an estimated 3.7 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, including 51% women, 55% children and 4.2% children with disabilities. There are approximately 555,000 people in need of education and 1.4 million in need of protection. The organisation started its operations in Niger in Tillabery with an Education Programme. It quickly moved to Maradi where the organisation is now providing a multi-sector response, mainly in education and ICLA. NRC extended its ICLA response to meet the growing needs in Tillabery.
Likewise, Burkina Faso is facing a multifaceted and complex crisis due to the increase in activities carried out by armed groups, inter-community tensions, chronic food and nutritional insecurity, floods and violent winds and finally to the health crisis linked to COVID-19. As of 31st August 2021, 1.423.378 IDP were recorded all over the country by CONASUR. NRC is providing an integrated programme in three regions in Burkina Faso namely Centre Nord, Sahel and Nord.
The Norwegian Refugee Council is seeking for a talented, motivated and qualified Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Specialist who will actively contribute to the development and implementation of the ICLA program strategy in its operations in Niger and Burkina Faso. The candidate will strongly represent the organization on issues and ensure quality programming.
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the ICLA Specialist position is technical development of the ICLA programme, provision of strategic direction and quality assurance, and developing the ICLA strategy. The ICLA Specialist is responsible for mentoring; training and capacity build staff on ICLA technical capacity.
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Competencies
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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
The role is open to international candidates who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.
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APPLY before: 31/10/2021
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