Employment Information
Position: ICLA Project Officer Reports to: ICLA Project CoordinatorDuty station: Nyarugusu/Kasulu, TanzaniaTravel: Frequent travel
Project number: TZFM 2501Duration of contract: to 31 December 2025, could be extended based on funding
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.Responsibilities
The Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Project Officer is responsible for supporting NRC’s ICLA work in north-western camps in Tanzania (Nyarugusu and Nduta). The ICLA Project Officer is primarily responsible for supporting the implementation of information, counselling and legal assistance services in these camps and surrounding host communities and supporting programme development through assessments, stakeholder engagement and coordination. This includes the development of information dissemination and outreach strategies to beneficiaries related to ICLA thematic areas and integration with other Core Competencies (CCs). The Project Officer is also responsible for supporting the provision of counselling and legal assistance in line with NRC procedures that ensure quality delivery of programmes. The Project Officer with support from the ICLA Project Coordinator will identify and carry out relevant capacity building and training opportunities for ICLA and partner staff. The Project Officer will also support research and assessments for programme development of ICLA’s programme. Generic responsibilities
- Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
- Implement delegated ICLA project 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 technical improvement.
- Ensure that projects target participants in most need, explore and asses new and better ways to assist.
- Regularly review and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), relevant guidelines, client intake and management tools in line with NRC standards for all services provided.
- Implement and develop M&E activities and ensure timely reporting of relevant activities in line with NRC guidelines.
- Ensure proper budget monitoring and efficient utilization of funds.
- Represent NRC in relevant coordination forums and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Conduct regular analysis of refugee situations in camps and support relevant research to develop ICLA’s programme in Kibondo and Kasulu. Assist in strategic review and identification of other relevant ICLA activities.
- Support internal and external capacity building related to ICLA thematic areas.
- Assess, promote and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options.
- Area Manager (AM)
- ICLA Specialist
- M&E Officers/Focal Persons
- Support Coordinators and Project Officers (HR/Admin, Finance and Logistics)
- Project Coordinators and Project Officers in other NRC core competencies
| Staff: | 1 Project Assistant and 7 refugee community/incentive staff |
| Stakeholders: | UNHCR, INGOs, local NGOs, civil society, governmental bodies |
| Budgets: | N/A |
| Information: | GORS, Agresso |
| Legal or compliance: | Donor and procurement compliance, Terms of Employment, Code of Conduct |
Qualifications
Competencies are important for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following three categories:1. Professional competencies These are skills, knowledge, and experience that are important for effective performance.Generic professional competencies for this position:
- Experience from working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Law degree in the field of international humanitarian or refugee law OR relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
- Minimum 3 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.
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Handling insecure environment
- Performance Management
- The Job Description
- Performance Management System
- The Regular/End-of-trial Period Performance Review
- The End-term Performance Review
- The NRC Competency Framework
