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Global ICLA Specialist – Development Donors job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Legal jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Global ICLA Specialist – Development Donors job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
About the Organisation
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting the rights of displaced people and supporting them with shelter, education, legal assistance, food security, and livelihoods in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Known for its neutrality, professionalism, and impactful fieldwork, NRC has earned global recognition and trust, especially in conflict-affected regions across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. The organization fosters an inclusive, mission-driven work culture that values courage, innovation, and collaboration, offering employees a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal growth, global mobility, and remote work where applicable.
Since its establishment in 1946 in the aftermath of World War II, NRC has evolved into a strategic global actor that adapts to emerging humanitarian crises through forward-thinking approaches such as digital cash transfer systems, needs-based response models, and community engagement frameworks. Operating in over 30 countries with thousands of staff and volunteers, NRC is anchored in core values of dedication, transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. Its commitment to corporate social responsibility is reflected in sustainable programming, advocacy for displaced populations, and efforts to influence international policy for long-term change. To learn more or get involved, visit the official website at www.nrc.no.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Global ICLA Specialist – Development Donors job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Job Description
Job Title: Global ICLA Specialist – Development Donors
Organisation: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
In this temporary role, you will be instrumental in positioning NRC’s ICLA Programme for strategic collaboration and funding with the World Bank, other financial institutions, and development donors. Building on NRC’s successful partnership with the World Bank in Somalia, the role aims to establish institutional knowledge among ICLA staff on engaging with these actors and to identify and develop concrete partnership opportunities, particularly in Uganda and potentially beyond.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Here are some of your specific responsibilities.
Develop and lead capacity building for ICLA Specialists and ICLA Advisers covering the regions on how to identify such opportunities and engage with selected financial institutions and development donors (webinars, online trainings, written guidance, etc.) including through engagement with governments.
Support building and maintaining strategic relationships with key stakeholders in the World Bank with a focus on positioning ICLA and developing partnership opportunities.
Explore engagement and positioning with other relevant international actors such as the Land Facility (FCDO), GIZ Land and Conflict, LAND-at-scale (Dutch) in coordination with the Global ICLA Lead.
Support the development of briefing materials, technical notes, and evidence-based advocacy tools to showcase ICLA’s work globally, in Uganda, and elsewhere as required.
Support engagement with financial institutions and development donors’ staff to identify programme priorities related to ICLA thematic areas, and position NRC as a resource and potential partner to implement these programmes.
With regard to commercial contracts, building on what has already been mapped, develop and lead capacity building programme for ICLA Specialists and ICLA Advisers covering the regions on how to engage in these processes (webinars, on line trainings, guides, etc.).
Provide technical support on engagement with the World Bank to NRC Uganda (GROW, DR DIP 2, etc.) and other country and regional teams as appropriate.
In Uganda and Syria, coordinate and lead proposal development processes, including drafting concept notes, technical proposals, and budgets in collaboration with country and regional teams.
In consultation with NRC Uganda, support engagement with UN agencies, such as UNHCR in Uganda and another country, to explore opportunities for joint engagement and/ or sub-contracting vis-à-vis financial institutions and development donors
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Advanced degree in relevant field, such as law
Minimum of 10 years of experience in ICLA
Ability to analyse complex legal protection situations related to forced displacement
Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities, particularly in negotiating and/ or managing World Bank or other large commercial contracts including elements related to compliance and risk management
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Knowledge of ICLA programme, especially in Uganda and Syria
Extensive knowledge of the Ugandan legal protection and humanitarian response
Fluency in English and at least one other relevant language
Knowledge of the World Bank, financial institution and development donors and how they operate, especially in fragile states and states hosting large numbers of refugees.
Knowledge of humanitarian operations, policy and principles, preferably gained through direct experience in conflict-affected countries
Knowledge of the humanitarian system and prior experience working or liaising with operational UN agencies and non-governmental organizations.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan applicants should apply online at the APPLY Button below.
Deadline: 1st July 2025
