ICLA Coordinator - Rubkona, South Sudan

About the role

The ICLA Coordinator leads the implementation of Legal Identity Documentation (LID) and Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights programmes across Unity State, from planning and execution to monitoring, evaluation, learning, team management and reporting. The post is based in Rubkona, reports to the Field Manager and supervises ICLA Officers and Assistants, with 50% travel. It is a national contract for 12 months (1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027).

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement ICLA projects in line with NRC and the country and area office policies, strategies 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 from casework with beneficiaries.
• Represent NRC in ICLA-related forums and working groups such as the HLP Technical Working Group.
• Contribute to proposal writing and budget drafting, and monitor the ICLA programme budget.
• Prepare field-level programme reports and file all project documents according to NRC standards.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong communication, analytical and negotiation skills, and ability to work independently and meet deadlines.