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NRC is seeking to recruitment an Area Manager for its operation in Dadaab and Mandera office.

The Area Manager is responsible for providing overall leadership of all activities within the North East Area and is a member of the Country Management Group. The post is based in Dadaab with frequent travel to Mandera.

Job Responsibilities

• Overall management of the Core Competencies activities, field offices and staff within the specific area, including the Area Management Team (AMT)
• Development and execution of the strategy for the area
• Adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements
• Emergency response capacity in the area
• Safety and security of staff
• Area level advocacy
• External representation, coordination and relationship building
• Responsible for shared resource allocation
• Implementation of policies and procedures
• Learning, training and development of staff

Specific responsibilities

• Ensuring right-size of support structure of Dadaab and Mandera to support programmes.
• Ensuring effective budget management and financial control.
• Ensuring monitoring and evaluation of all projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience from working as a Senior Project Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Degree level education in relevant subject
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s license

Personal qualities

• Handling insecure environments
• Strategic thinking
• Initiating action and change
• Empowering and building trust

We offer

• Duty Station: Dadaab with frequent travel to Mandera
• Contract Duration: 16 months
• Salary & Benefits: NRC offers a competitive compensation package

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ICLA Project Assistant reports to ICLA Project Officer.

The purpose of Information Counselling & Legal (ICLA) Assistant position is to assist in the day to day implementation of the ICLA project activities. The position will be based in Kakuma.

Roles

• Disseminate relevant information on ICLA services including country of origin information at the Integrated return help desk.
• Maintain confidential records of beneficiary information. Conduct housing, land and property rights awareness for returnees.
• Conduct Group Information sessions, participate in radio talk back shows and in drafting of radio spot messages.
• Assist in mobilization and creating awareness among beneficiaries on ICLA services
• Provide counselling and Legal Assistance on legal identity and HLP
• Identify any protection concerns of returnees or refugees and refer to appropriate partner organization for assistance.
• Compile daily, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly data of people provided with information, HLP rights awareness and mine risk awareness.
• Capture the data of ICLA beneficiaries in accordance with NRC policy Participate in ICLA continuous assessments, mapping and investigation.
• Supervise data collection during ICLA surveys and assessments.
• Consult with the Project Officer for guidance and support.
• Any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager

Job Qualifications

• University Graduate in Law with 2 years project implementation experience.
• Experience from working within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

Education field

• Law

Education level

• College / University, Bachelor’s degree
• Academy college / University

Personal qualities

• Knowledge and experience of conducting repatriation project is an added advantage. Capable of working in harsh environment under minimum supervision.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills. Proven skills in report writing
• Advanced computer skills; Word, Excel, Power point

We offer

• Commencement as soon as possible
• Duty station : Kakuma
• Duration of contract 1 year with possibility of Extension
• Salary/benefits according to NRC general directions. The candidate will observe NRC’s Code of Conduct and working hours for the NRC Kakuma office.