ICLA Specialist Ukraine

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

Context:

NRC has been working to support conflict- and displacement-affected people in Ukraine since 2014, scaling up the response following the escalation of the conflict in February 2022.

In 2024 NRC supported close to 300,000 people across Ukraine through the provision of legal aid, protection, education, shelter, water and sanitation, livelihoods and multi-purpose cash assistance interventions. NRC works in areas with high severity of needs in the east, south and north of the country. NRC works increasingly with local actors, ranging from local NGOs, but also with local authorities, the private sector, academia, among others, to ensure the sustainability of the response.

The ICLA programme aims at enhancing legal protection and the exercise of rights for IDPs, returnees and conflict-affected people in Ukraine through the provision of information, counselling and legal assistance, directly and through partners, on IDPs registration, legal identity, housing, land and property rights, employment laws and procedures and access to essential services. NRC also promotes internally displaced people’s self-reliance, as a pathway towards durable solutions. ICLA teams provide technical assistance to other programmes (i.e Shelter and Settlements) conducting due diligence on HLP, facilitating informed decisions on how to proceed with specific activities and ensuring do no harm principles. Capacity building activities and operational support are delivered targeting key stakeholders, to enhance the institutional response to legal protection needs arising from the ongoing conflict.

What you will do:

1. Role and responsibilities:

The purpose of the ICLA Specialist position is to further develop NRC’s Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Programme in Ukraine, provide strategic direction and quality assurance. The ICLA Specialist is responsible for mentoring, training, and building the capacity of the programme staff on all related technical matters. The ICLA Specialist will enhance NRC’s added value through direct implementation and contribute to the strategic expansion of its partnerships portfolio.

Generic Responsibilities:

1. Develop the ICLA strategy, theory of change and macrologframes and provide technical guidance that are aligned with the country, regional and global strategies and priorities.
2. Ensure compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
3. Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise project proposals, budgets and donor reports.
4. Identify trends, technical standards, and donor priorities.
5. Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within ICLA and ensure high technical quality and synergies in the project implementation.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead the review of the ICLA strategy in a changing context and ensure a relevant response to the needs of IDPs, returnees and conflict-affected people
• Lead on programme development, seeking out new opportunities and niche areas where NRC has added value
• Line management of the ICLA team in country office and technical line to ICLA staff in area offices.
• Undertake field visits to monitor the quality of implementation, provide support and technical advice to field teams
• Contribute to proposal drafting and donor reporting and ensure compliance with donors’ commitments and requirements including active participation in PCM processes.
• Ensure overall quality of the programme and continuous learning, in collaboration with the MEAL Unit. Provide oversight and technical support for data collection and analysis.
• Ensure programme relevance, effectiveness and impact.
• Develop and roll-out of the relevant guidance and tools for the provision of legal aid

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. As the above responsibilities are just a snapshot from the Job description.

What you will bring:

1. Competencies

1. Professional competencies:

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in working within technical expertise areas in a humanitarian/recovery context
• University degree in law, social science or similar
• Demonstrated skills in managing diverse teams and working in a matrix structure
• Core competency and programming expertise, including monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Experience in programme strategy development
• Experience working in coordination and liaising with external actors and donors
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Previous experience and knowledge of the Ukraine context and humanitarian response is an asset
• Proven expertise in human rights and internal displacement frameworks
• Previous experience in leading legal aid and access to justice programmes
• Experience engaging with and building strategic partnerships with various stakeholders, including authorities, local actors and academia.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and / or Russian language is an asset

What we offer:

• Duty station: Kyiv, Ukraine
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 of NRC’s pay scale.
• Duration of Contract: 1 year with possibility of extension, subject to funding availability
• Travel: 30%
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Incompletely filled applications will not be considered.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• This position is open for all nationalities.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email ESA Recruitment esa.recruitment@nrc.nowith the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

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About Us

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

How to apply

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