ICLA Coordinator South Sudan Rubkona

Norwegian Refugee Council · Rubkona

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All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and believes that shall guide our actions and relationships. NRC has a commitment to safety and wellbeing and together we build a positive working culture to feel valued, empowered, supported, safe and have a sense of belonging.   NRC does not tolerate employees exploiting or abusing people and has zero tolerance to inaction. 

The ICLA coordinator will lead implementation across Unity State through planning, execution, monitoring, evaluation, learning, team management, documentation and reporting among others. The ICLA coordinator will further work closely with the project teams, government institutions and officials, UN Agencies, technical experts, implementing partners, beneficiaries, and civil society to support successful implementation of ICLA Programme activities.

The ICLA coordinator will oversee the implementation and coordination of ICLA programme and interventions in relevant projects across all project locations including advocacy, and representation of NRC in ICLA related forums in the Unity Area Office. This will involve the planning, execution of plans, technical support to implementing teams, CSOs and National implementing partners. 

1. Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements.
2. Coordinate and implement ICLA Projects according to the NRC and ICLA country office and area office policy, strategy, proposals and plans.
3. Develop activity and work plans
4. Effective supervision of ICLA project staff.
5. Training and mentoring of ICLA project staff in line with the strategy and materials developed for this purpose. 
6. Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities.
7. Cooperate with relevant partners and local authorities.
8. Develop and maintain knowledge of Legal Identity Documentation (LID) and Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights to be able to work effectively.
9. Monthly activity/project reports and other reporting as required.
10. Ensure proper filing of all project documents in line with NRC standards.

1. Manage daily ICLA operations in area of operation.

2. Supervise the staff under her/his supervision to carry out their activities in ways consistent with NRC programme objectives, strategies, work plans and donor requirements.

3. Identify locations to be targeted and plan interventions to ensure correct target beneficiaries are reached.

4. Perform frequent visits to target locations together with ICLA team and monitor activities to ensure that all assessments, information, counselling, legal assistance and training are conducted accurately and in line with ICLA technical guidance and tools produced by NRC South Sudan.

5. Monitor, analyze and document issues of concern arising during the casework with beneficiaries.

6. Coordinate the work of the NRC ICLA programme with local authorities and partners.

7. Coordinate with other NRC CCs` staff in relation to planning and implementation of programme interventions. 

8. Contribute to proposal writing and budget drafting processes.

9. Represent ICLA in various coordination forums and working groups (e.g. HLP Technical Working Group) as and when required.

10. Ensure proper filing of documents.

11. Ensure effective ICLA program budget monitoring.

12. Take lead in preparation of ICLA program reports at the field level.

13. Perform any other tasks as requested by the line manager

• Project planning: ICLA Specialist, other Core Competency (CC) Specialists in terms of integrated programming and synergies

• Area operations: Area Manager, Field Manager, Support Coordinators

• Staff capacity building:  ICLA Specialist

• Implementation: Field Manager, or Area Manager or ICLA Specialist

• Previous experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills;

• Strong organizational and team building skills 

• Ability to prioritise responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines

• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 

• Ability to work independently whenever required 

• A University degree in law from a recognized university is a must and any other additional qualification is an added advantage.
• Must possess experience from working in a legal assistance program in a humanitarian/recovery context, including the delivery of technical capacity building trainings 
• At least two years’ experience in project management, including supervision of staff and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures is desirable
• Significant experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting on project activities
• Prior experience of representing an I/NGO, and advocating on behalf of beneficiaries, in public forums (e.g. Protection Cluster/Sector)
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook;
• Fluency in written and spoken English. An understanding of Nuer language is an added advantage.

• Handling insecure environment

• Planning and delivering results

• Working with people

• Analysing 

• Communication with impact and respect

• Coping with change 

• Build meaningful relations  

• Act with integrity  

• Empower people  

• Deliver results 

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