Overview
The Project Officer is responsible for the implementation and coordination of Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) activities in Akobo County, Jonglei State.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement the ICLA activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans
- Prepare periodic status reports and other documents as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
- Coordinate with relevant partners
- Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures
- Train and develop team
- Promote and share ideas for technical improvement in order to improve the quality of the activities
- Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need explore and access new and better ways to assist
- Provide information, counselling and legal assistance to the NRC’s beneficiaries as per the sub-component in the project
- Conduct assessments and regular monitoring in IDPs, returnees and host communities related to different aspects of ICLA programming
- Plan, implement and evaluate community sensitization campaigns and information sessions, counselling sessions, and Legal Assistance on available services, increment of security of tenure, promotion of HLP rights, civil documentation, peaceful coexistence and human rights, and Collaborative Dispute Resolution (CDR) trainings and coaching
- Contribute to monitoring & evaluation of the ICLA project, and offer suggestions for improvement where warranted
- Upon technical direction from the ICLA Project Coordinator or the ICLA Specialist, represent NRC in a professional manner in meetings with government authorities, humanitarian partners and beneficiary communities
- Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the ICLA Coordinator, APM and Area management on project deliverables.
Required Experience
- Experience working in ICLA /Legal Protection related Project in a humanitarian/Emergency context
- Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own management skills/profile
- Knowledge of the Northen Jonglei context
- Good-level competency in computer skills (common Microsoft Windows and Office applications)
- Proven skills and experience in report writing
- Strong organizational and logistical skills and the ability to work with little infrastructure and to function in difficult situations including limited transport options.
Qualifications
• Holder of bachelor’s Degree in Law or Humanities from a recognized University
