Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA )Technical Officer- Libya Tripoli - Norwegian Refugee Council

Background

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an international, independent, humanitarian, nongovernmental organization that provides assistance to refugees’ and internally displaced people in
many countries worldwide including Libya. As a part of its assistance, NRC provides information,
counselling and legal assistance (ICLA) services to empower beneficiaries and support them to
claim and exercise their rights. NRC beneficiaries include: Refugees, internally displaced people,
and members of host community.
NRC’s ICLA program seeks to establish and implement information management systems that will
enable improvement of internal management, program/project performance and evidence-based
decision making. Within this context, the Information Management Officer will implement and
support information management systems to support Core Competency project implementation.

Job Description

• Role and responsibilitiesGeneric responsibilitiesThe Technical Legal Officer will provide information and legal counselling and assistance to ICLA programme

  targets and coordinate relevant relationships. This will encompass, in particular:

   Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines

   Assist a range of support with the implementation of the CC portfolio according to plan of action

   Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as

  delegated

   Responsible for organising and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards

   Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and

  support is being provided, in order to be most effective in supporting the team

   Use initiative in day to day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards

  for the area of work

   Prepare and develop status reports as required by management

   Ensure proper filing of documents

   Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise

   Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards & principles

  within NRC and amongst beneficiaries served by NRC

  Specific responsibilities

  Accounting for the particularities of the job location and context, the Technical Legal Officer will be

  responsible:

  – Literature review and stakeholder consultation on key challenges for refugees and migrants in Libya

  in relation to legal matters pertaining to accessing education;

  – Analysis of procedures and regulations of housing, land and property, civil documentation, residency

  and work right under Libyan law;

  – Coordination and meetings with international, national and governmental actors working on legal

  issues for IDPs, refugees and migrants;

  – Supporting external contracted consultants preparing reports on research subjects and collating data

  and information on beneficiary needs and protection issues arising related to the research subjects,

  – Provide periodic situational context and legal updates from the field and areas of operation,

  – Support and undertake legal research and production of briefs and reports on legal matters

  – affecting IDPs and refugees;

  – Support capacity building effort of staff and partners and Provision of trainings to NRC staff and

  relevant partners on legal and regulatory matters. Development of training materials for use in such

  sessions;

  – Mentor and guide technical assistants and provide them with technical advice for cases;

  – Provision of information, legal counselling and further legal support to ICLA beneficiaries

  – Case management of beneficiary cases including necessary follow up within agreed deadlines.

  – Close liaison with caseworkers in order to provide accurate and updated advise for ICLA beneficiaries.

  – Ensuring that partner organizations fully comply with agreed case management and client handling

  procedures;

  – Perform other tasks related to the position, as required.

  Critical interfaces

  By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or

  Persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

  • Relevant core competency implementation staff

  • Support teams, Finance, HR, Admin and Logistics

  • M&E department

  • Security staff

  2. Competencies

  Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They

  are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

  I. Qualifications

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

  Generic professional competencies for this position:

  • Law degree;

  • Valid license from the Libyan Bar Association (preferred but not required);

  • Minimum 2 years of legal practice in Libya (preferred but not required);

  • Native fluency in Arabic;

  • ICLA related expertise

  • Work proficiency and drafting skills in English is an added advantage

   Extensive knowledge of Libyan legal system and practice;

   Background in housing, land and property law and/or foreigners’ legal status law and/or civil

  documentation law considered a strong advantage;

   Knowledge and experience in international human rights law;

   Experience in legal research;

   Experience in legal case management;

   Excellent report writing skills;

   Ability to provide high quality briefs, both written and verbal, to a range of stakeholders

  II. Behavioral competencies

  • Ability to prioritize large workloads and meet tight deadlines

  • Excellent analytical skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to effectively plan to deliver results

  • Good stress management skills

  Curious and committed to quality.

  Contract Period: 6 months (with possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funds)

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

  Duty Station: Tripoli, Libya

How To Apply

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