NGO JOBS

NRC has been working in Liberia since 2003 providing protection, humanitarian assistance and durable solutions to individuals and communities affected by displacement. The Information, counseling and legal assistance (ICLA) project was founded in 2006 with the objective of addressing land conflict, tenure security and access to land issues which were impeding the return of refugees and IDPs. The project is organized around three inter-linked areas of activity: land dispute resolution, capacity building and research and advocacy. The project is undertaking a strategic transition in 2013, from resolving land disputes directly, to focus on strengthening and consolidating the capacity of our local partners to do this work.

Job description■Supervise and manage the implementation of ICLA dispute resolution, capacity building and advocacy activities ■Design and lead strategies ■Monitor and advise ■Document and prepare reports ■NetworkingFor more information, please see the job description:http://www.nrc.no/arch/img.aspx?file_id=9663019

Qualifications■Degree in law, human rights, development studies, geography, peace and conflict studies, human ecology, social sciences or other relevant area ■Three years experience in the humanitarian or development sectors, including a minimum of two years experience managing projects in the field ■Experience with designing and managing organisational development and capacity building activities ■Formal training or practical experience in collaborative dispute resolution programming ■Fluency in written English, French highly desirable

Personal qualities■Excellent listening and communication skills, empathy and emotional intelligence ■Initiative, flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness and a good sense of humour ■Ability to inspire and motivate colleagues and partners ■Ability to work independently and with limited supervision ■Patience, adaptability and the capacity to live and work in difficult conditions

We offer■Commencement: January 2013 ■Contract period: 12 months ■Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. Please note that tax fees may occur for some countries ■Duty station: Ganta, Nimba. Liberia’s towns are usually quiet and relatively safe. Foreigners can normally move around without harassment or danger, provided they follow security measures in place and respect local cultural sensibilities. Housing in Liberia is shared, of a moderate standard and may be in the same building as the office