ICLA Technical Assistant

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships. 

Job Description

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
• Ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with project agreements
• Prepare and develop weekly, monthly and other status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents and keeping of records
• Assess, promote and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need are identified, and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
• Promote the rights of refugees/returnees in line with advocacy strategy
• Adherence to NRC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines in relation to provision of information, counseling, legal assistance and referral activities
• Provision of information, counselling and legal assistance services in camp and surrounding host community
• Completing relevant M&E procedures for the documentation of ICLA beneficiaries
• Supporting the regular updating of IEC materials for dissemination
• Conducting group information sessions and other outreach activities
• Preparation of client intake and case management forms for counseling and legal assistance services and ensure confidentiality of client data
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• Supporting the provision of internal referrals from other ICLA/NRC core competencies and conducting external referrals to other service providers
• Support the conducting of capacity building and training activities for communities, government officials and NGOs on ICLA thematic areas.
• Supervise relevant NRC community staff supporting project activities
• Participate in ICLA continuous assessments, mapping and investigation and supervise data collection during ICLA surveys and assessment

Professional competencies

• Diploma in law, political science, social science or other relevant discipline. Minimum 2 years humanitarian experience with refugees at field level with an NGO or other international organization
• Good understanding of the north-western camps/Kibondo district at advantage
• Experience in reporting, client management, case studies and research. 
• Experience from working as a Project Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Strong communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proven skills in report writing
• Advanced computer skills; Word, Excel, Power point
• Knowledge of English

Duty station: Kibondo, Tanzania         

Duration and type of contract:  Temporary Service contract to 31 December 2018, could be extended based on funding