ICLA Specialist Yemen

What we are looking for

Are you passionate about protecting the rights of displaced populations and driving meaningful humanitarian impact?

We're looking for a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise in legal protection and HLP, humanitarian coordination experience working in difficult/complex humanitarian settings and the ability to influence and inspire others.

If you enjoy combining technical leadership with advocacy, partnership building, and programme development, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of people affected by displacement. Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Yemen is offering a unique opportunity to shape one of its programmes in the country.

What you will do

As the ICLA Specialist, you won't just manage a programme—you'll set the strategic direction for NRC's Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) portfolio across the country. You'll lead technical excellence, strengthen programme quality, mentor and develop high-performing teams, and influence national protection responses through coordination with UN agencies, donors, government counterparts, and humanitarian partners.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead the development and implementation of NRC's national ICLA strategy in Yemen.
• Shape humanitarian responses by co-leading the national Housing, Land and Property Working Group and the Legal Aid Technical Working Group alongside UNHCR and representation of NRC in Yemen.
• Influence policy and advocacy on critical issues such as housing, land and property rights, civil documentation, and access to justice for internally displaced people and returnees.
• Drive programme innovation by integrating ICLA across Shelter, Education, Site Management, and Protection programming.
• Strengthen organisational capacity by coaching technical teams, developing guidance and training materials, and embedding best practices across the programme.
• Build strategic donor relationships, contribute to resource mobilisation.
• Ensure high-quality programme delivery by providing technical support, mentorship, coaching, and induction of ICLA staff and overseeing adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements.Top of Form

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 HLP issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian principles and minimum protection standards, humanitarian coordination mechanisms, applying protection standards to vulnerable communities.
• Knowledge of relevant concepts of international refugee and human rights law and understanding of protection principles. Expertise in HLP rights, IDPs /refugee related programmes.
• Experience in coordination and liaison with external actors.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Arabic language skills are an added advantage.

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

What we offer

• Duty station: Sana’a Yemen
• Fixed term contract: 12 months national contract, renewable based on performance and availability of funding
• Travel: Up to 40%
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 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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Important information about the application process

• We invite applications from qualified candidates matching the profile. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Amman Jordan, We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
• Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.
• To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• 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.

Why NRC?

At NRC, you'll join a globally respected humanitarian organisation known for its principled approach, technical excellence, and commitment to empowering communities. This is more than a job—it's a chance to lead change, strengthen protection systems, and help ensure that some of the world's most vulnerable people can access their rights, dignity, and durable solutions. If you're ready to take on a strategic leadership role where your expertise can influence national humanitarian outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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Organization context

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