ICLA and Protection Assistant

Valoris Offshore

Experience

• University degree in law, social studies, development studies / other relevant field/ the equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years work experience with NGO, legal or international organization in the area of protection or human rights
• Experience from working with protection and legal assistance projects 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 skills/profile
• Knowledge of English

Context Related Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Knowledge of the context in Yemen
• Knowledge of English and the local language
• Experience with the Microsoft Suite

Behavioral competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

Generic Responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines

• Assist with the implementation of the support function 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 improvement of the support function

• Work with partners and stakeholders to provide assistance to ICLA/Protection beneficiaries.

• Suggest new methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the ICLA/protection activities.

• Conduct advocacy related activities

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure ICLA/Protection activities align with approved proposals, donor requirements, NRC policies, international standards, and local customs.

• Serve as focal point for needs assessments, beneficiary selection, and field implementation (subject to security clearance).

• Oversee the full project cycle ,implementation, monitoring, verification, and evaluation, ensuring timely delivery and quality.

• Provide guidance and information to beneficiaries; conduct awareness sessions and capacity-building for local authorities.

• Apply participatory and inclusive approaches that strengthen community self-reliance and local capacities.

• Maintain understanding of the ICLA/Protection context, including national and international legal frameworks.

• Support the development, maintenance, and updating of case management systems and service provider mapping.

• Conduct outreach, awareness campaigns, and advocacy initiatives through group information sessions.

• Guide beneficiaries seeking legal counselling and ensuring appropriate referrals.

• Contribute to needs assessments, studies, and research using participatory tools (FGDs, interviews, surveys).

• Conduct training sessions and identify capacity-building needs for target groups.

• Assist in strategic review, monitoring, and evaluation of ICLA/Protection activities.

• Monitor policies and contextual changes affecting IDPs; collect and analyze relevant field information.

• Build strong relationships with beneficiaries through regular engagement and visits.

• Document findings, prepare assessment reports, and produce quantitative and qualitative activity analyses.

• Support awareness-raising and community mobilization activities with the NRC team.

• Represent NRC in ICLA/ protection cluster and working group meetings.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the ICLA/Protection Team Leader and Area Program Manager.