Project manager (legal assistance sector) At Norwegian Refugee Council

Context

The NRC has been present in Mali since 2013 and is currently implementing RRM, education, food security and livelihoods, shelter and Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, protection against violence projects. and information, advice and legal assistance (ICLA) in the central and northern regions of the country. Operational contexts still present significant legal protection needs for vulnerable displaced populations and host communities, in terms of access to civil status documents and housing rights, land and property. Given the scale of the ICLA program in the country with the provision of services on Housing, Land and Property (LTP) rights, and legal identity, and the development of its new theme on employment law and procedures, NRC Mali is looking for an Information, Advice and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Project Manager who will support operations in the field. The position is open to nationals only.

Role and responsibilities

The position will be responsible for implementing the NRC’s legal assistance program in civil documentation and matters related to housing, land and property, including the collaborative resolution of legal disputes. disputes (CDR), as well as employment rights in the central area.

1. Contribute to the development of national, regional and ICLA strategies, initiate and participate in the development of relevant ICLA projects.
2. Implement ICLA projects in the area concerned and ensure high technical quality in accordance with ICLA Mali strategies and synergies with other key NRC skills.
3. Support the preparation of proposals (technical, financial and narrative aspects) related to ICLA projects in the zone and country office.
4. Develop, manage and monitor budget(s) in accordance with the financial manual and donor requirements in cooperation with the Area Program Manager and ICLA coordinators.
5. Directly supervise ICLA Coordinators and ensure recruitment of ICLA staff in the area.
6. Provide regular progress reports to the Area Program Manager, Area Manager and ICLA Specialist, highlighting operational successes and challenges.
7. Ensure projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, exploring and evaluating the best ways to help them.
8. Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills.
9. Represent ICLA in internal and external forums, develop partnerships within the humanitarian community in the central zone and ensure coordination with authorities at the local level.
10. Promote the rights of displaced people in line with the advocacy strategy.
11. Identify and implement appropriate interventions in rural and urban contexts in coordination with other CCs.
12. Comply with and adhere to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
13. Develop approaches and activities guaranteeing the promotion of the “Do No Harm” principle.

Professional skills for this position:

• Master’s degrees in law, social sciences, or any other relevant field;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management, preferably related to displacement contexts, in human rights and/or legal assistance;
• Solid knowledge of humanitarian principles and approaches, human rights, including mainstreaming protection;
• Prior experience working in complex and unstable contexts;
• Experience working independently in a results-oriented, multicultural, multitasking environment;
• Experience working with legal assistance and/or human rights programs, with a strong understanding of protection issues and skills related to the responsibilities of the position
• Experience in managing project and personnel cycles;
• Excellent command of Microsoft applications;
• Fluency in French, both written and spoken;
• Basic knowledge of English;
• Political and cultural sensitivity and experience working in a context where insecurity is a major problem
• Proven report writing skills;
• Proven ability to convey knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods.

Behavioral Skills:

• Plan and get results.
• Work with people.
• Analyser.
• Coping with change.
• Empower people and increase their ability to act.
• Deliver results.

Please find the full job description here.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture which allows every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. With NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex problems we face. You will have many opportunities to make yourself heard and take initiative.

What we offer:

• 9 month contract
• NRC scale: 8
• Location: Mopti
• An opportunity to associate your career with a compelling cause
• A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their field

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 29/1/2024 (only Malian nationality candidates)

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Important information about the application process:

• Internal candidates only: Please click on the suitcase icon labeled “I am an employee” to be redirected to the NRC internal careers site.
• When creating your profile, provide your full name as shown on your passport.
• Complete all fields required by the system regarding experience, work history and education.
• Submit your application and your CV in French or English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job offer will not be considered.
• Only selected candidates will be contacted. We receive many applications for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email cwa.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title in the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that helps people forced to flee. Our 15,000 employees work during crises in 40 countries, providing lifesaving, long-term assistance to millions of people each year.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of these people? If this is the case, NRC offers you the possibility of:

• carry out demanding and professional work, often in difficult contexts
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity