The ICLA Officer is responsible for implementing Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) activities across field locations in Rubkona (Bentiu), Unity State, South Sudan, providing confidential counselling services to ICLA project beneficiaries. The role reports to the ICLA Coordinator and is a National Contract position (Grade 5, Step 1), full time.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide information, counselling and legal assistance to NRC beneficiaries under the project
- Conduct assessments and regular monitoring in IDP, refugee, returnee and host communities where disputes may arise over access to land, water and essential services, using key informant interviews and focus groups
- Plan, implement and evaluate community sensitization campaigns, information sessions and counselling sessions on security of tenure, HLP rights, civil documentation, peaceful coexistence, human rights and Collaborative Dispute Resolution (CDR) trainings
- Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the ICLA project
- Represent NRC in meetings with government authorities, humanitarian partners and communities
- Prepare periodic progress reports; ensure proper filing and confidentiality of client data, adhering to do-no-harm principles
- Ensure adherence to NRC policies, donor requirements and implementation plans; coordinate with partners; train and develop team members
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university
- Experience in legal aid/access to justice in a humanitarian or recovery context
- Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Knowledge of the South Sudan context; Arabic and other local languages an advantage
- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office) and proven report-writing skills
- Behavioural competencies: managing resources and achieving results, handling insecure environments, working with people, coping with change
* Apply Before 28/10/2026, 17:00
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the NRC careers portal before 28/10/2026, 17:00.
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