Roster Paralegals and Eviction Taskforce in South Galkacyo ( National Role)

The role involves working as casual staff to provide community-based legal assistance, information, counselling, and referral services to displaced and vulnerable populations. The positions include Paralegals and Eviction Taskforce Monitors who support case identification, legal awareness, eviction monitoring, and community engagement to improve access to justice and prevent forced evictions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
• Support implementation of activities according to the agreed plan of action.
• Contribute to timely and accurate reporting as required by management.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of records.
• Promote a culture of learning, sharing, and improvement within the team.
• Conduct extensive community outreach to monitor, identify, and document eviction threats, patterns, and risk factors.
• Regularly engage with community members, IDP representatives, and local leaders to gather information on emerging eviction risks.
• Provide timely referrals to the ICLA team for follow-up on high-risk of eviction cases.
• Deliver accurate and accessible information and counselling services to communities regarding their HLP rights and available legal assistance.
• Organize and participate in individual and group information sessions across identified displacement sites.
• Assist in preparing and conducting community-based assessments (e.g., focus groups, interviews, and surveys) to better understand protection concerns.
• Support mapping of relevant service providers and update referral pathways on a weekly basis.
• Document and report on all outreach and community engagement activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support planning and implementation of ICLA activities on a weekly/monthly basis in collaboration with the ICLA team.
• Assist with distribution and communication of legal awareness materials.
• Strengthen linkages between the community and available NRC services.
• Maintain regular communication with the ICLA team for technical guidance.
• Coordinate with other NRC field teams to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Monitor the quality and impact of services provided during outreach activities.
• Carry out administrative tasks related to field activities as needed.
• Perform any other tasks assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma in Law, High School Certificate or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to begin work immediately.
• Familiarity with the local context and IDP-related challenges.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, Excel).
• Strong writing and reporting skills.
• Experience in community outreach and mobilization.
• Experience in case documentation and field data collection.
• Knowledge of the Somalia legal system and displacement issues is an asset.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in legal/humanitarian sectors preferred.
• Familiarity with eviction response and prevention approaches.
• Knowledge of the geographical area of responsibility.
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Highly approachable, trustworthy, and confidential

Skills

• Legal Assistance
• Community Outreach
• Case Documentation
• Field Data Collection
• Eviction Response
• Legal Awareness Training
• Reporting Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Knowledge of Somalia Legal System
• Displacement Issues
• Cultural Awareness
• Social Mobilization
• Eviction Prevention
• Information Counselling
• Referral Services

Languages

English