ICLA and Protection Officer Somalia Dhusamareeb ( National Position) at Norwegian Refugee Council

Dusmareb, Galgaduud, Somalia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Protection, Legal assistance, Case management, Humanitarian response, Data collection, Data analysis, Advocacy, Monitoring and evaluation, Accountability, Communication skills, Cultural awareness, Conflict resolution, Report writing, Project management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

P.S: Please ensure that you fill in all details before submitting your application. Empty and incomplete applications will not be considered. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Background NRC has provided first-line humanitarian response since 2021 through multisectoral activities in shelter, education, livelihoods and food security, and information, counselling, and legal assistance. Our focus is on supporting people in hard-to-reach areas, working in partnership with authorities and local actors. We are piloting cash-based interventions with displaced populations living in host communities. NRC offers a comprehensive response for returnees and IDPs of high need, addressing their food security, livelihood, shelter, education, ICLA, and water, hygiene and sanitation needs and also responding to emergencies through NRC’s six core competencies; Shelter, Education, Cash & Market Systems, WASH and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and Protection from Violence. NRC Somalia is part of NRC’s East & South Africa regional operation, which comprises large-scale multi-country humanitarian and early recovery interventions spread across ten countries (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan and Mozambique). NRC’s overall strategy in the region is to enhance protection and promote the rights of displaced people in humanitarian need by improving living conditions and seeking durable solutions. The regional office is based in Nairobi and works with country programmes to ensure standardization of programmatic and operational approaches, promote multi-country programming and ensure quality and coordination. The Officer will lead the implementation of Protection and ICLA activities in the Central Area Office (CAO), specifically in Galmudug State. The officer will provide quality information and counselling legal services to displaced populations and vulnerable communities and based in Galkacyo South. The Project officer will contribute to a better understanding of the protection situation affecting communities and strengthen access to rights and legal remedies.

Responsibilities

The officer will lead the implementation of Protection and ICLA activities in the Central Area Office, specifically in Galmudug State. They will provide quality information and legal counseling services to displaced populations while contributing to a better understanding of the protection situation.