NRC International NGO ICLA Officer Jobs in Uganda

NRC International NGO ICLA Officer Jobs in Uganda


  • All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

  • Position open to Ugandan Nationals only. Qualified females are encouraged to apply.

    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 according to SSD policy.

  • Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist.

  • Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.

  • Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders.

    Specific responsibilities

  • Ensure that ICLA Project activities are implemented in accordance with approved proposals, donor requirements, NRC policies, international standards and local customs.

  • Act as a focal person for needs assessment and beneficiary selection.

  • Has oversight responsibility in ensuring smooth project cycle from implementation, project monitoring, verification of completion and evaluation.

  • Lead ICLA project activities, giving advice and information to clients on the processes involved, awareness sessions and managing local authorities’ capacity building programs.

  • Apply participative and inclusive process in project implementation and in promoting local capacities to help them wherever possible.

  • Understand the situation, including the legal situation (according to national and international laws and principles), for refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons in Uganda.

  • Assist in developing and implementing case management system and database of cases.

  • Support preparing and updating of mapping of all service providers in the area of responsibility.

  • Conduct information and counseling sessions on ICLA thematic areas for beneficiaries.

  • Assist in conducting needs assessments for the selected target groups; including focus groups; questionnaires; surveys; and stakeholder interviews.

  • Prepare documents containing legal and related information for target communities.

  • Establish excellent relations with beneficiaries, including understanding the needs of beneficiaries through regular visits and frequent contact.

  • Document findings of needs assessments; including preparation of reports
    and other relevant documents.

  • Regularly meet with other relevant actors and stakeholders and coordinate work, including attending meetings in the field.

  • Identify awareness-raising and outreach opportunities for ICLA work and assist in conducting sessions.

  • Identify training needs for beneficiaries and stakeholders and, as relevant, prepare and conduct training.

  • Assist in conducting research as required.

  • Assist in strategic review; monitoring and evaluation activities and identification of other relevant ICLA activities.

  • Collation of information on government and NGO policies pertaining to refugees and monitor the general context through regular field access to identify issues affecting refugees which relate to ICLA themes.

  • Contribute to the development of NRC’s Country strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities in the ICLA sector.

  • Supervise, evaluate and appraise ICLA Project Assistant (s) in South West

  • Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the Project Coordinator/Manager/Area Manager/ Specialist of Adviser.

    Job Qualifications

  • University degree in law, social studies, development studies / other relevant field/ the equivalent.

  • Post Graduate Qualification will be added advantage.

  • Minimum of 4 years work experience with NGO, legal or international organization in the area of protection or human rights.

  • Experience from working as a Protection Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context.

  • Experience working with and implementing projects through local partners.

  • Training skills.

  • Reporting skills.

  • Budget monitoring.

  • Experience in research and data analysis.

  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.

  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.

  • Knowledge about own skills/profile.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; NRC International NGO ICLA Officer Jobs in Uganda


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