About this role
What we are looking for
Senior-level legal assistance project implementation experience or Protection project with significant legal assistance component in a humanitarian, recovery, complex and volatile contexts.
ICLA (Legal) technical expertise, including knowledge of Housing, Land & Property and/or civil documentation issues as well as experience with Legal programming and Legal case management.
What you will be doing
This position aims to lead the implementation of all Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) activities in South Central Syria. The role will be responsible for managing the overall NRC ICLA project portfolio and staffing in South Central Syria, as well as contributing to the broader country level programme development in collaboration with the ICLA Specialist.
Key responsibilities:
Develop and manage the ICLA programme in line with NRC’s objectives, strategies, donor commitments, and context-specific needs as well as Contribute to the development of Country, Area and ICLA strategies.
Oversee and coordinate the implementation of all ICLA project activities, ensuring quality, accountability, and compliance to donor requirements and NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
Line manage ICLA team members and supports their professional development and performance management.
Provide regular progress reports to the Area Programme Manager and the ICLA Specialist as well as ensure accurate and timely donor reporting and compliance with donor requirements.
Ensure that project participants are those most in need of protection, as well as explore and assess new and better ways to assist.
Liaise with other Core Competencies and support departments to ensure integrated programming and efficient operations.
Develop and manage project budgets in coordination with the ICLA specialist and the Area Programme Manager.
Strengthen collaboration with protection actors, legal aid providers, justice sector stakeholders, and local authorities. Actively participate in relevant humanitarian coordination forums, including leading the Housing, Land and Property (HLP) Technical Working Group (where relevant).
Ensure accurate and consistent use of ICLA case management and M&E tools and integrate evidence and learning into programme development.
Promote the rights of displaced people in line with the advocacy strategy
What you will bring
Relevant university degree, preferably in law, human rights or social studies, Master's degree is an added value.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Senior-level legal assistance project implementation experience or Protection project with significant legal assistance component in a humanitarian, recovery, complex and volatile contexts.
ICLA (Legal) technical expertise, including knowledge of Housing, Land & Property and/or civil documentation issues, experience with Legal programming and Legal case management.
Knowledge of the displacement context in Syria and the Middle East.
Fluency in both English & Arabic language, both written and verbal skills.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What we offer
Duty station: Homs, Syria, covering Central Syria. Duty station may change in accordance with operational requirements.
Contract: Initially until end of June 2026 based on current NRC Syria contracts, followed by renewal on 01 July 2026 (subject to availability of funds)
Travel: 30-40% travel to areas of operation.
Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC's grading structure.
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
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Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts
join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity
Other facts
About Norwegian Refugee Council
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
We protect displaced people and support them as they build a new future. We started our relief efforts after World War Two. Today, we work in both new and protracted crises across 40 countries. We specialise in six areas: food security, education, shelter, legal assistance, protection from violence, and water, sanitation and hygiene.
We stand up for people forced to flee. NRC is a determined advocate for displaced people. We promote and defend displaced people's rights and dignity in local communities, with national governments and in the international arena. NRC’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva is a global leader in monitoring, reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
We work with partners across the world through NORCAP, our global provider of humanitarian, development and peacebuilding expertise. NORCAP collaborates with local, national and international partners on finding sustainable solutions to meet the needs of people at risk.
Around 15,000 humanitarians work with the NRC. Most of us are hired locally to work in the field, and a small number are based at our head office in Oslo. Many of our colleagues were once themselves forced to flee their homes.
NRC assisted almost 9.1 million people worldwide in 2024, and with your support, we can help even more.
In order to meet the needs of more than 120 million displaced people worldwide, we need to unite forces across sectors and work together as one team. Through mutual partnerships we are dedicated to finding unique solutions for people who have been forced to flee, helping them build a sustainable future for themselves and their communities.
To find out how you can support our work, please visit nrc.no/corporate or send an e-mail to [email protected].
What you'll do
- The role involves leading the implementation of ICLA activities in South Central Syria, managing the project portfolio, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. Additionally, the manager will oversee the ICLA team and contribute to country-level program development.
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