Job Description

Title: ICLA Officer Bangladesh Cox's Bazar, Teknaf

Company Name: Norwegian Refugee Council, Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 5 Nov 2024

Education:
∎ A university degree in law (LL.B) from an accredited institution, with preference given to candidates holding an Advocateship License.
∎ Minimum of two years of experience in ICLA, Legal, or a similar project implementation role within an NGO or development context.
∎ A university degree in law (LL.B) from an accredited institution, with preference given to candidates holding an Advocateship License.
∎ Minimum of two years of experience in ICLA, Legal, or a similar project implementation role within an NGO or development context.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Proven experience in delivering training sessions, demonstrating strong facilitation and communication skills.
∎ Proficiency in dispute resolution, with the ability to mediate and manage conflicts effectively in complex and challenging environments.
∎ Significant experience working with displaced or vulnerable populations, as well as with local government authorities, to provide tailored legal support.
∎ Prior experience working in complex and volatile environments, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
∎ Highly proficient in both written and spoken English, demonstrating strong communication skills to convey information clearly, accurately, and professionally in diverse settings, including reports, presentations, and interactions with stakeholders.
∎ Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as other essential software for reporting, documentation, and data management, such as Microsoft SharePoint, Office 365, and data verifying tools like Power BI. Familiarity with case management software and database systems (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, CommCare) is also advantageous.
∎ Proven experience in delivering training sessions, demonstrating strong facilitation and communication skills.
∎ Proficiency in dispute resolution, with the ability to mediate and manage conflicts effectively in complex and challenging environments.
∎ Significant experience working with displaced or vulnerable populations, as well as with local government authorities, to provide tailored legal support.
∎ Prior experience working in complex and volatile environments, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
∎ Highly proficient in both written and spoken English, demonstrating strong communication skills to convey information clearly, accurately, and professionally in diverse settings, including reports, presentations, and interactions with stakeholders.
∎ Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as other essential software for reporting, documentation, and data management, such as Microsoft SharePoint, Office 365, and data verifying tools like Power BI. Familiarity with case management software and database systems (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, CommCare) is also advantageous.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Duty Station: Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar.
∎ Contract duration: 12 months
∎ 40% travel, approximately.
∎ Ensure accurate information on Legal Identity, Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) rights, and beneficiaries' entitlements to assist informed decision-making.
∎ Facilitate both individual and group legal counseling sessions through help desks, ICLA hubs, and mobile visits to ensure beneficiaries receive accessible legal assistance.
∎ Empower beneficiaries by equipping them with knowledge and tools to address their Legal Identity and HLP-related issues independently, promoting self-efficiency.
∎ Provide direct legal assistance for complex cases that beneficiaries cannot address on their own, offering continued assistance and guidance as necessary.
∎ Liaise and establish collaborations with local authorities and relevant stakeholders to enhance advocacy efforts and strengthen the assistance network for beneficiaries.
∎ Conduct or assist in training sessions on Legal Identity, HLP rights, and Collaborative Dispute Resolution (CDR) for NRC staff, stakeholders, and beneficiaries to build capacity and awareness.
∎ Facilitate mediation and Collaborative Dispute Resolution (CDR) processes to help beneficiaries resolve conflicts amicably and build constructive relationships within the community.
∎ Contribute to NRC-led monitoring and mapping exercises to identify and respond to the evolving needs of beneficiaries within the target areas.
∎ Coordinate with other NRC core competencies and assist units to develop integrated replies that address beneficiaries' diverse needs comprehensively.
∎ Compile weekly protection reports, prepare monthly updates, and develop case stories to provide insights into program outcomes and beneficiary experiences, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
∎ Deliver necessary inputs for various reports and documentation to maintain program transparency and accountability, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and organizational standards.
∎ Perform additional tasks as requested by the ICLA Coordinator or Project Manager to back the effective implementation of ICLA programs.
∎ Our Ideal Candidate: All NRC employees are expected to work by the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships. The role of the ICLA officer is to deliver high-quality information, counseling, and legal assistance services within the delegated thematic and geographical portfolio.
∎ Responsibilities:

Compensation & Other Benefits:

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

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Company Information:
∎ Norwegian Refugee Council, Bangladesh
∎ Samad Abode, Road # 95, House # CEN-D-3, Gulshan-2, Dhaka
∎ An estimated 905,000 Rohingya refugees currently reside in Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh, over 700,000 of whom fled extreme violence in Myanmar in late 2017. They reside in refugee camps, which are among the most congested camps in the world, with limited access to basic services, including adequate sanitation, healthcare, livelihoods and education.
The refugees have put an immense strain on the Bangladeshi`s living in Cox`s Bazar, however, despite the challenges, the Bangladeshi communities were the first to respond when the Rohingya arrived and generously continue to host the refugees, and many of the local communities are now also in need of support.
NRC has been present in Bangladesh since 2016, working through partnerships with local NGO`s. We have since scaled up our presence in Bangladesh, obtaining legal registration in November 2018, allowing us to better respond to the Rohingya influx. Alongside our partners, we provide assistance to refugees and local communities through Education programming and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) activities.

Address::
∎ Samad Abode, Road # 95, House # CEN-D-3, Gulshan-2, Dhaka
∎ An estimated 905,000 Rohingya refugees currently reside in Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh, over 700,000 of whom fled extreme violence in Myanmar in late 2017. They reside in refugee camps, which are among the most congested camps in the world, with limited access to basic services, including adequate sanitation, healthcare, livelihoods and education.The refugees have put an immense strain on the Bangladeshi`s living in Cox`s Bazar, however, despite the challenges, the Bangladeshi communities were the first to respond when the Rohingya arrived and generously continue to host the refugees, and many of the local communities are now also in need of support.NRC has been present in Bangladesh since 2016, working through partnerships with local NGO`s. We have since scaled up our presence in Bangladesh, obtaining legal registration in November 2018, allowing us to better respond to the Rohingya influx. Alongside our partners, we provide assistance to refugees and local communities through Education programming and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) activities.

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Application Deadline: 18 Nov 2024

Category: NGO/Development