University Degree in Law / Social Sciences from a recognized Nigerian university, a thorough knowledge of the application of Nigerian law in a displacement context
Work experience in the field of law (e.g. courts, attorneys, or legal aid agencies) and humanitarian protection. Preferably experience in working with displaced populations. 
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 
Managing resources to optimize results
High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Fluency in Hausa and one or more other national/regional languages.

Behavioural Competencies:

Generic Professional Competencies:

Context / Specific Skills, knowledge and Experience:

University Degree in Law / Social Sciences from a recognized Nigerian university, a thorough knowledge of the application of Nigerian law in a displacement context
Work experience in the field of law (e.g. courts, attorneys, or legal aid agencies) and humanitarian protection. Preferably experience in working with displaced populations. 
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 
Managing resources to optimize results
High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Fluency in Hausa and one or more other national/regional languages.

Behavioural Competencies:

Generic Responsibilities:

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
Assist with the implementation of civil and legal identity, housing, land, property (HLP) rights, and collaborative dispute resolution (CDR) activities.
Prepare and develop status reports as required by the supervisor.
Ensure proper filing of documents 
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities to ensure accountability. 
Break down the annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation plans
Assist officers to ensure that procurement and distribution of materials and are timely and according to procedures
Perform any other professional duties as requested by the officers, team leaders, coordinators or the ICLA PM. 
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific Responsibilities:

Assist in the direct Implementation of legal and civil identity activities; HLP activities and CDR activities in particular the information and counselling sessions, legal assistance and capacity building trainings 
Assist In the documentation of project achievements and deliverables including compiling periodic reports
Contribute in the development of training materials and information dissemination materials adapted to the location and context
Engage in community mobilisation and beneficiary engagement 
Provide  updates and  contribute to an updated M& E system in the country
Integrate gender, protection and advocacy priorities during ICLA project implementation

Legal jobs in Mubi, Nigeria

ICLA Technical Assistant (Mubi)