Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance(ICLA) Programme Development Manager Nigeria Maiduguri, Maiduguri

Background

The Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) programme in Nigeria supports displaced and conflict-affected populations to access their rights, secure legal identity and civil documentation, obtainHousing, Land and Property (HLP) rights, and pursue durable solutions in line with national legislation and humanitarian standards. Operating primarily in the conflict-affected North-East and expanding to other displacement-affected contexts where relevant, the programme works closely with government institutions, communities, and humanitarian partners to strengthen protection outcomes and improve access to justice for vulnerable populations.

This position is part of NRC's established ICLA programme in Nigeria and provides technical leadership to ensure high-quality, context-responsive programme design and implementation.

The role serves as the principal ICLA technical expert, advising senior management and programme teams on strategy, programme quality, donor engagement, and legal and policy developments. 

It also provides technical oversight and capacity strengthening to ICLA staff across area offices, ensuring that interventions are evidence-based, aligned with NRC's global standards, and responsive to the evolving protection and displacement context in Nigeria. 

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What we are looking for 

As the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Programme Development Manager (PDM), you will design, develop, and implement ICLA projects in Nigeria while contributing to the country’s ICLA response. Additionally, you will travel across NRC’s areas of operation to ensure the quality of ICLA programming, directly manage ICLA partnerships, and strengthen partners’ technical capacity through knowledge transfer.

What you will do 

Development of ICLA strategy, technical SOPs/guidelines and Macro LFAs.

Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, CC tools, handbooks and guidelines.

Responsible for developing and managing funding proposals, project budgets, and donor reports. 

Overall management of project staff.

Coordinate and manage ICLA project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.

Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills. 

Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters/working groups. 

Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees, deportees, refugees or migrants in line with the advocacy strategy.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position  Job Description _ICLA PDM Nigeria Maiduguri.pdf

What you will bring 

1.Professional Competencies

Minimum 5 years of experience from a senior-level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context.

Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.

Technical protection expertise. 

Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.

Knowledge about one's leadership skills/profile. 

Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is required.

Context related skills, knowledge and experience

Relevant completed university degree (Social Sciences, Anthropology, Geography, Law, Development Studies, etc); Master’s degree or higher is an advantage.

Professional experience in legal protection programming.

Experience working with a population with different types of vulnerability.

Experience in budget management. 

Experience with technical report writing.

Willingness to travel in areas where NRC has a presence and to spend the night in the field. 

Behavioural competencies

Planning and delivering results

Working with people

Handling insecure environment

Analysing 

Communication with impact and respect

Build meaningful relations  

Act with integrity  

Empower people  

Deliver results 

What we offer 

Duty station:Maiduguri,Nigeria Contract: 12months  Salary &Benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s Nigeria National salary scale  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.  Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC Kindly send any questions about the application process to: View email address on uncareer.net . Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile.

This is National Position targeting Nigeria Nationals 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

At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.