ICLA Officer

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Specifically, you will:

• Provide mobile legal assistance to beneficiaries who are unable to claim or realize their Registration/Civil Documentation (RCD) or Housing, Land & Property (HLP) rights on their own, through legal representation in court, representation in administrative proceedings, or through Collaborative Dispute Resolution (CDR) methods e.g. negotiation on behalf of beneficiaries.
• Assess the need for provision of financial assistance to vulnerable IDPs and returnees to cover administrative or legal fees, or transportation allowance to attend administrative or court proceedings.
• Provide legal counsel in targeted communities
• Input and update beneficiary data into ICLA s case management tools and periodically disaggregate and analyze data gathered during legal assistance activities in order to identify trends.
• Compile up-to-date information on relevant RCD & HLP laws, procedures, and practices.
• Advocate for recognition of the RCD & HLP rights of displaced persons when engaging with stakeholders, including building owners, local authorities and humanitarian partners.
• Undertake regular monitoring & evaluation of ICLA activities, and contribute to monthly progress reports on activities, highlighting any technical or operational successes.