Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Ethiopia the ICLA Project Coordinator is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct.
Background:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is present in five regions in Ethiopia, providing refugees and internally displaced people with emergency relief and help them to rebuild their lives. NRC works within the sectors of Education, Shelter, WASH, Livelihood and Food Security, ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), and Child Protection.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Generic responsibilities:
· Manage and implement delegated portfolio of ICLA projects (activities, budget and project documentation in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality of implementation;
· Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager and/or ICLA Specialist and ICLA Project Manager;
· Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities;
Specific responsibilities:
· In consultation with the ICLA Specialist, ICLA Project Manager, and the Area Manager, coordinate and facilitate capacity building trainings for humanitarian partners, local authorities and displaced community leaders;
· Ensure compliance by the ICLA Officers with ICLA policies, and implementation of ICLA case management and M&E tools;
· Direct management of ICLA officers (support in recruitment, orientation, training, performance appraisal);
· Ensure compliance by the ICLA Officers with NRC’s Human Resource, Financial, Logistics & Security policies and procedures, and amicably resolve any challenges that arise between the ICLA staff and NRC’s support departments;
· Regularly attend relevant Protection Working Group/Cluster/Sector meetings in area of operation to represent ICLA, gather and share information with partners, advocate on behalf of vulnerable displaced persons facing civil documentation and legal identity challenges, and contribute to the provision of effective and timely humanitarian assistance to displaced persons;
· Foster productive relationships between ICLA and local authorities / humanitarian partners;
· Promote synergies between ICLA and other departments within NRC Addis Ababa Programme;
· Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.
Generic professional competencies:
· Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills;
· Strong organizational and team building skills
· Ability to prioritize responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
· Ability to work independently whenever required
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
· Advanced computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook;
· Fluency in written and spoken English
Personal Qualities:
· Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision in a challenging environment
· Pro-active, goal-oriented and results driven
· Flexible and creative
· Excellent communication skills