ICLA Coordinator - Rubkona

About the role

The ICLA Coordinator leads implementation of the Legal Identity Documentation (LID) and Housing, Land and Property (HLP) programme across Unity State, from planning and execution to monitoring, evaluation, learning, team management, documentation and reporting. The post is based in Rubkona, reports to the Field Manager and supervises ICLA Officers and Assistants. It is a national contract of 12 months (1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027).

Key responsibilities

• Oversee implementation and coordination of ICLA projects and interventions, including advocacy and representing NRC in ICLA-related forums in the Unity Area Office.
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements, and coordinate projects according to NRC and ICLA office policies and plans.
• Develop activity and work plans, supervise project staff and provide training and mentoring.
• Identify target locations, plan interventions and visit them regularly with the ICLA team to ensure accurate assessments, information, counselling, legal assistance and training.
• Monitor, analyse and document issues arising during casework, and coordinate with local authorities and partners.
• Contribute to proposal writing and budget drafting, monitor the programme budget and prepare field-level programme reports.
• Represent ICLA in coordination forums such as the HLP Technical Working Group and ensure proper filing of documents.

Required profile

• University degree in law from a recognised university (additional qualifications an advantage).
• Experience in a legal assistance programme in a humanitarian or recovery context, including delivering technical capacity-building training.
• At least two years' project management experience, including staff supervision and compliance with policies, is desirable.
• Significant experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting, and prior experience representing an NGO and advocating for beneficiaries in public forums.

Required skills

• Fluency in written and spoken English; an understanding of Nuer is an added advantage.
• Advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong communication, analytical and negotiation skills, and ability to work independently and meet deadlines.