Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Ethiopia the ICLA Coordinator is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Generic responsibilities
· Manage and implement delegated portfolio of ICLA projects (activities, budget and project documentation in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality of implementation;
· Provide regular progress reports to the Project Manager, Area Manager and/or ICLA Specialist;
· Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities;
Specific responsibilities
· In consultation with the ICLA Specialist, coordinate and facilitate capacity building trainings for humanitarian partners, local authorities and displaced community leaders;
· Ensure compliance by the ICLA Officers with ICLA policies, and implementation of ICLA case management and M&E tools;
· Implement HR related processes (recruitment, orientation, training, performance appraisal) with respect to the ICLA Officers;
· Ensure compliance by the ICLA Officers with NRC’s Human Resource, Financial, Logistics & Security policies and procedures, and amicably resolve any challenges that arise between the ICLA Officers and NRC’s support departments;
· Regularly attend relevant Protection Cluster/Sector meetings in area of operation to represent ICLA, gather and share information with partners, advocate on behalf of vulnerable displaced persons facing civil documentation and legal identity challenges, and contribute to the provision of effective and timely humanitarian assistance to displaced persons;
· Foster productive relationships between ICLA and local authorities / humanitarian partners;
· Promote synergies between ICLA and other departments within NRC;
· Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.
Generic professional competencies:
· Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills;
· Strong organizational and team building skills
· Ability to prioritise responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
· Ability to work independently whenever required
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
· Advanced computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook;
· Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali.
Personal Qualities:
· Diplomatic
· Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision in a challenging environment
· Pro-active, goal-oriented and results driven
· Flexible and creative
· Excellent communication skills
· A sense of humor