ICLA Technical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines in relation to provision of information, counselling, legal assistance and referral activities.
• Ensure compliance with ICLA CC strategy, tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards.
• Ensure that ICLA projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection and contribute to new approaches for assisting target populations.
• Monitor and highlight field-based advocacy opportunities and protection needs to the Area Programme Manager and the ICLA Specialist.
• Responsible for tracking of financial expenditures of the project.
• Represent NRC in relevant coordination forums and build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure visibility of NRC's work.
• Case management through the provision of direct counselling and legal assistance services in Turkana West Sub County.
• Support and facilitate internal and external referrals within and outside of NRC.
• Regularly collect and collate information that contributes to evidence-based programming.
• Support the conducting of awareness raising, capacity building, and training activities for communities and government officials.
• Prepare and compile weekly, monthly, mid-term, and end-term reports.
• Mentor and coach community paralegals, volunteers, and outreach workers.
• Integrate protection mainstreaming in all ICLA activities and support safeguarding protocols.

Qualifications and Requirements

• University degree in law, political science, social science or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years humanitarian experience with refugees/internally displaced persons/marginalised communities (IDPs) at field level with an NGO or international organization.
• Technical specific knowledge from the humanitarian sector and work experience with refugees or marginalized communities.
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Good understanding of protection mainstreaming.
• Demonstrated experience on advocacy work and documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Good understanding of the refugee context in Turkana West is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of international refugee law and national law applicable to refugees.
• Knowledge of SPHERE standards and durable solutions.
• Knowledge of community outreach, counselling and legal aid service provision.
• Experience in PCM (Project Cycle Management) and M&E reporting.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the NRC recruitment portal at ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com. Ensure you submit your application before the deadline on February 23, 2026.