JOB DESCRIPTION

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and beliefs that shall guide our actions and relationships. NRC has a commitment to safety and wellbeing and together we build a positive working culture to feel valued, empowered, supported, safe and have a sense of belonging. NRC does not tolerate employees exploiting or abusing people and has zero tolerance to inaction.

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient, and dynamic professional to take up the role of ICLA Specialist for Niger who will be responsible to drive the technical development, strategic direction, and quality assurance of the ICLA core competency, co-lead the HLP Working Group, and support actions under the civil documentation coordination framework.

What you will do

• Develop ICLA strategy, technical guidance and Macro LFAs that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities;
• Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposal, budgets and donor reports.
• Identify trends technical standards and donor priorities;
• Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within ICLA, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation;
• Provide technical direction and project implementation support;
• Lead on the development, implementation, and quality assurance of the Niger ICLA Strategy, TOC and Macro Logframe;
• Provide training, oversight, mentoring and other support for the field teams implementing ICLA programming;

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in law, human rights, international relations, political sciences or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience within protection, legal protection and specifically on HLP and LID issues in Niger
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Experience in coordination and liaison with external actors
• Experience with IDPs /refugee related programmes
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in French, both written and verbal
• English knowledge B1-B2 level
• Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian principles and minimum protection standards, humanitarian coordination mechanisms, applying protection standards to vulnerable communities
• Expertise in HLP rights
• Knowledge of relevant concepts of international refugee and human rights law and understanding of protection principles

What we offer

• Duty station: Niamey, Niger
• Contract: fixed national or international contract (12 months)
• Travel: up to 30%
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
• 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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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

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 contribute to the development of policy aiming to protect the rights of the displaced and we call for increased humanitarian funding and engagement on processes that will generate structural changes in protection and assistance in the region.

Niger is facing a complex and protracted humanitarian crisis, fueled by insecurity, climate shocks, economic pressures, and migratory flows from neighboring countries. As of June 2025, 940 447 people were recorded as being in forced displacement, including 459 585 internally displaced persons and 433 575 refugees (UNHCR). According to the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP), nearly 2.6 million people will be in need of assistance in a context marked by resource scarcity, while floods, drought, and mass displacement exacerbate community vulnerability and call for urgent responses to strengthen resilience.

The ICLA Core Competences is at the heart of NRC’s action. It aims to strengthen the legal protection of internally displaced, returnees, and crisis-affected people by facilitating their access to Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights, Legal Identity (LID), while contributing to sustainable solutions.

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.

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About Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world”s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH