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Norwegian Refugee Council is seeking a Research Coordinator-re advertisemnet

Tasks and Responsibilities:
-Undertake in-depth legal research on identified topics of law related to Housing, Land and Property (HLP) r and residency rights;
-Research and monitor current legal developments in Israeli law including new and amended legislation and regulations, court decisions and practices and policies of administrative bodies related to HLP and residency rights
-Provide legal research support to the ICLA Gaza team on issues of Israeli law relevant to Gaza as necessary
-Include International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL) perspectives into legal research
-Draft and update work plans and other tools for coordination of research to support ICLA projects and adhering to commitments to donors;
-Act as focal point for project research activities carried out by external consultants and provide legal editing and ensure all research meets NRC requirements in terms of quality, language and format;
-Contribute to ICLA project strategy especially as it relates to research;
-Prepare brainstorming sessions for national lawyers practicing in HLP and residency law.
-Prepare legal memos, information sheets, factsheets and other documents in relation to HLP and residency law, both Israeli and international;
-Draft legal documents and legal correspondence as required;
-Provide trainings and written and oral advice to ICLA and the international humanitarian and diplomatic community;
-Assist in formulating policy recommendations in consultation with ICLA and the Advocacy Unit;
-Liaise with other national and international NGOs and UN agencies in relation to areas of relevant research;
-Maintain up to date records of all research conducted by ICLA
-Carry out any other relevant duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:
-Expertise in housing, land and property and residency law is an advantage
-Masters degree in the same field is an advantage.

Relevant Experience
-Minimum of 7 years of relevant work or post-graduate experience.
-Experience with research methodologies, quantitative and qualitative research and analysis of field data an advantage.
-Experience with management of non-legal research projects an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes
-Excellent drafting and research skills.
-Excellent legal analysis skills.
-Good communication and interpersonal skills
-Strong organizational and team working skills
-Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
-Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
-Excellent English Language level both written and oral
-Fluency in Hebrew Language
-Knowledge of Arabic an advantage
-Very good computer skills
-Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus
-Excellent understanding of protection principles and the rights of returnees, IDPs and refugees
-Strong background in HLP, residency and Israeli law.

Achievement indicators
-Delivering working tasks in a structured and professional manner
-Meeting deadlines
-Applying to the NRC standards, policies and guidelines
-Flexibility and ability to adjust to changes and new requirements
-Communication with impact and respect
-Ensuring timely completion of the research teams work
-Quality of written research.

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applicants who applied do not need to re-apply

Commencement: ASAP
Contract period: Open ended contract
Salary/benefits: According to NRCs Salary Scale and Terms of Employment

Closing date: 20th Mayl 2014

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