ICLA Paralegals

NRC has an established Information Counseling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) project for displaced Somalis in Somalia.  NRC is now in the process of strengthening its ICLA project to address Housing, Land and Property rights. The paralegal casual staff will reach out to displaced Somali families at risk of and affected by HLP rights violations in and around the areas in South-Central. NRC seeks to provide information and counselling services relating to access to services; documentation and other related matters.  NRC also aims to strengthen the understanding of any protection and legal issues faced by those displaced and, in coordination with other actors, identify ways to address these issues.

The paralegal is expected to represent Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in a respectful and professional manner and always act in accordance with the NRC Code of Conduct.

The paralegal casual staff will work with the Information and Counselling Assistance (ICLA) team to provide quality information and counselling to beneficiaries and, through this work, better understand the protection situation for the communities affected.  The paralegal will assist with providing ICLA services in the community as outreach throughout the working area, as organized by the ICLA teams.

Generic responsibilities 

In coordination with the ICLA team in South central area office Somalia the paralegal:

• Adhere to NRC policies and procedures
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific Responsibilities

• Engage in extensive community outreach and monitoring exercises within selected settlements to identify, report and refer cases in line with ICLA project objectives
• The paralegal is responsible for preparing accurate, honest, and timely reports of their individual activities. In particular, this includes maintaining signed records of the engagement and activities with the community.
• The paralegal is also encouraged to prepare written reports of the results of their activities, assessments and observations. 
• Assist with provision of information and counselling for beneficiaries in the community through extensive outreach work in and around settlements, including throughout the working area.
• Conduct individual and group information sessions as outreach ICLA services with identified communities throughout the working area.
• Identify cases and document Housing, Land and Property cases
• Assist with preparation of outreach work and materials.
• Assist in conducting and preparing mapping of relevant services being provided and updating it on a weekly basis.
• Assist in preparing for and conducting regular assessments (including focus group discussions, interviews, questionnaires, etc.).
• Assist with provision of general group information sessions.
• Assist with using clear and strong referral mechanisms with counterparts in other organizations/agencies (national and international).
• Assist with planning work on weekly and monthly basis.
• Contribute to preparation of relevant documents (including brochures, information notes, information board updates) for target communities.
• Understand and be able to explain to others work of NRC core competencies.
• Work closely and coordinate with other NRC staff at field level.
• Receive technical input from ICLA South-Central area office team.
• Work cooperatively with the beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen the project.
• Assist with monitoring and following-up on the quality of services provided at the community/settlements and as outreach.
• Report weekly & monthly (or more often, if required) on activities and results to the relevant NRC ICLA staff.
• Carry out administrative tasks as agreed upon.
• Perform any other task as assigned by NRC management.

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and team working skills
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
• Good English Language level 
• Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus
• Experience in providing information and counseling services.
• Experience in providing legal aid services
• A good understanding of the court and legal system in Somalia
• Experience in community outreach
• Experience working in a legal environment
• Experience in community sensitization/mobilization
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Experience in case management and documentation
• Experience delivering legal projects in insecure environments
• Team spirit.
• Flexibility.

Achievement indicators

• Delivering working tasks in a structured and professional manner
• Meeting deadlines
• Applying to the NRC standards, policies and guidelines
• Adapting and coping to change

Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Diploma in Law
• Well organized, efficient, hard-working
• Proactive and organized
• Ability to commence work immediately.
• Communication with impact and respect

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Good computer skills - MS Office & excel.
• Knowledge of the context in Baletweine
• Experience working with government, local authorities, humanitarian actors, host community and displaced populations (IDPs and Refugees)

We Offer:

Duration and type of contract: Need Basis

Duty station: Beletweine

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

Candidates currently in Baletweine are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualified Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Incomplete, email and paper application will not be considered.

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.

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