Paralegals

Luuq, Somalia

Job Description

The paralegal casual staff will work with the Information and Counselling Assistance (ICLA) team to provide quality information and counselling to beneficiaries and, through this work, better understand the protection situation for the communities affected. The paralegal will assist with providing ICLA services in the community as outreach throughout the working area, as organized by the ICLA teams.

Responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

•  Adhere to NRC policies and procedures
•  Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
•  Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
•  Ensure proper filing of documents
•  Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific responsibilities

Engage in extensive community outreach and monitoring exercises within selected settlements to identify, report and refer cases in line with ICLA project objectives

The paralegal is responsible for preparing accurate, honest, and timely reports of their individual activities. In particular, this includes maintaining signed records of the engagement and activities with the community.

The paralegal is also encouraged to prepare written reports of the results of their activities, assessments and observations.

Assist with provision of information and counselling for beneficiaries in the community through extensive outreach work in and around settlements, including throughout the working area.

Conduct individual and group information sessions as outreach ICLA services with identified communities throughout the working area.

Identify cases and document Housing, Land and Property cases

Assist with preparation of outreach work and materials.

Assist in conducting and preparing mapping of relevant services being provided and updating it on a weekly basis.

Assist in preparing for and conducting regular assessments (including focus group discussions, interviews, questionnaires, etc.).

Assist with provision of general group information sessions.

Assist with using clear and strong referral mechanisms with counterparts in other organizations/agencies (national and international).

Assist with planning work on weekly and monthly basis.

Contribute to preparation of relevant documents (including brochures, information notes, information board updates) for target communities.

Understand and be able to explain to others work of NRC core competencies.

Work closely and coordinate with other NRC staff at field level.

Receive technical input from ICLA Jubaland area office team.

Work cooperatively with the beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen the project.

Assist with monitoring and following-up on the quality of services provided at the community/settlements and as outreach.

Report weekly & monthly (or more often, if required) on activities and results to the relevant NRC ICLA staff.

Carry out administrative tasks as agreed upon.

Perform any other task as assigned by NRC management.

1. Value driven competencies

Values are aspirational attitudes and beliefs that influence the way people conduct themselves. NRC’s values are: Dedicated, Innovated, Inclusive and Accountable.

2. Behavioral competencies

The following are essential for this position:

•  Planning and delivering results
•  Working with people
•  Communicating with impact and respect
•  Meeting deadlines
•  Handling insecure environments
•  Cooperative and honest

3. Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies for this position:

•  High School Certificate
•  Well organized, efficient, hard-working
•  Proactive and organized
•  Ability to commence work immediately.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

•  Good computer skills – MS Office & excel.
•  Good communication skills
•  Self-motivated
•  Honest and dedicated

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and team working skills

Good cultural awareness and sensitivity

Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential

Good English Language level

Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus

Experience in providing information and counseling services.

Experience in providing legal aid services

A good understanding of the court and legal system in Somalia

Experience in community outreach

Experience working in a legal environment

Experience in community sensitization/mobilization

Excellent writing and reporting skills

Experience in case management and documentation

Experience delivering legal projects in insecure environments

Team spirit.

Flexibility

We Offer:

Contract period: 8months

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Duty station: Luq

Travel: frequent travel to project areas

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

Qualified Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Incomplete, email and paper application will not be considered.

About Us

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 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, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. 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.

Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

•  Job Identification 7997
•  Job Category Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance
•  Posting Date 09/25/2022, 09:20 AM
•  Apply Before 10/10/2022, 09:20 AM
•  Degree Level High School Graduate
•  Job Schedule Full time
•  Locations Jubbaland