The Legal Officer position will contribute towards the development of ICLA programme in country through technical support for ICLA assessments to be conducted in the different States as well as implementation of ICLA activities. The position includes a supervisory role over ICLA project assistants. In addition to this, they will be responsible for overall management and implementation of ICLA activities in line with NRC and ICLA strategy. This position will involve at least 70% travel to different States. Generic responsibilities Ensure compliance with ICLA strategy, tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards Technical responsibility for implementation of ICLA activities Technical responsibility for tracking of financial expenditures for ICLA project(s) Responsible for quality control and monitoring of ICLA project activities Responsible for project documentation of technical activities of ICLA project(s) Provide specific technical support and capacity building towards project staff Ensure relevant data collection and produce reports and analysis as required Provide specific technical analysis and feedback to NRC representatives in coordination forums Assess, promote and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy Specific responsibilities Undertake and support ICLA needs assessments and scoping studies to be conducted in different States to develop the ICLA programme in Sudan. Management and oversight of ICLA counselling and legal assistance services for beneficiaries. Ensure proper budget monitoring and efficient utilization of funds. Implement and develop M&E activities and ensure timely reporting of relevant activities in line with NRC guidelines. Act as primary point of contact for legal partners/legal aid providers supporting ICLA in the provision of assistance. Ensure that partner services are provided in line with NRC standards and procedures. Support ICLA staff to carry out regular outreach including, where appropriate, home visits to particularly vulnerable clients that would be otherwise unable to access the office or legal centres. Ensure that appropriate internal and external referral pathways are utilized. Represent NRC at relevant working group and other coordination forums. Conduct awareness raising, capacity building and training activities for communities, government officials and NGOs on ICLA thematic areas. Supervise, evaluate and appraise the Project Assistant(s), providing technical guidance when needed. Conduct regular analysis of the displacement situation and support relevant research to develop ICLA's programme in Sudan. Assist in strategic review and identification of other relevant ICLA activities. Contribute to the development of NRC's Country strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities in the ICLA sector. Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Generic professional competencies: Experience from working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Documented results related to the position's responsibilities Knowledge of English. Knowledge of Somali an asset Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: University degree in law. Minimum 2 years humanitarian experience with refugees/internally displaced persons (IDPs) at field level with an NGO or other international organization. Knowledge of international refugee law and national law applicable to refugees Knowledge of SPHERE standards and durable solutions

Personal qualities

University degree in law. Minimum 2 years humanitarian experience with refugees/internally displaced persons (IDPs) at field level with an NGO or other international organization. Knowledge of international refugee law and national law applicable to refugees Knowledge of SPHERE standards and durable solutions

We can offer

Duty Station: Khartoum, Sudan Travel: Frequent travels to the field Contract Period: 12 months, with possible extension Salary/Benefits: NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and employees to check they have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose. Females are highly encouraged to apply

Location

Khartoum state, Khartoum

Sudan

Contacts

Pierre Olivier Diedhiou

Roving HR Manager

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

We work in crises across more than 30 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights.

NORCAP is a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience, and protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities

NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.