ICLA Project Coordinator (Ukraine nationals only) - Ukraine

Sievierodonetsk

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Sievierodonetsk
Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Public Policy and Administration
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Information, Counselling & Legal Assistance
Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

The purpose of the ICLA Project Coordinator is to implement delegated ICLA portfolio in Luhansk region. The ICLA Project Coordinator will manage the ICLA staff based in Severodonetsk and Stanytsia Luhanska and ensure capacity building and transferring knowledge to the technical team. Under the supervision and guidance of Project Manager, ICLA Project Coordinator for Luhansk region will coordinate project activities with ICLA Project Coordinator for Donetsk region and Housing, Land and Property Coordinator.

Job description

Coordinate, manage and implement ICLA project in Luhansk region (activities and project documentation) as delegated by PM in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality of the performance
Contribute to ICLA strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps
Provide regular progress and administrative reports to PM/PDM
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
Line management of ICLA project staff in Luhansk region
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Identify locations to be targeted and plan interventions (e.g. info campaigns, mobile visits)
Perform frequent visits to targeted locations together with ICLA team
Monitor, analyse and document issues of concern arising during the casework with beneficiaries
As relevant, coordinate the work of the NRC ICLA project with partners
Coordinate with NRC Shelter/NFI project staff in relation to planning and implementation of programme interventions
Assist in development of relevant quantitative and qualitative indicators for ICLA activities
Assist in development and designing of the relevant reporting formats
Drafts reports on project status and relevant administrative affairs
Contribute to the proposals writing and budgets drafting process
Represent ICLA project in various coordination forums and working groups (e.g. Protection cluster)
Perform any other tasks as requested by ICLA Project Development Manager or Area Manager/Country Director

Qualifications

Generic professional competencies:
1+ year experience from working with ICLA or similar project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
High education with background in law or similar
Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian language
In depth knowledge of the context in Ukraine
Experience with start-up of ICLA or related programmes is an asset