Position Summary
HIAS Kenya is seeking to recruit a Protection associate who will be expected to contribute towards promoting and protecting the rights of persons with specific needs among the refugee community. The Protection associate will also serve as a resource and focal point for HIAS Kenya and implementing partners on technical matters related to Community-based Protection and service provision for urban refugees.
Essential Functions
Promote and protect the rights of the most vulnerable refugees.
Assist in the development and implementation of the HIAS Kenya program strategy
Research and development of training curricula and conduct presentations on a need to basis in line with the program goals and objectives
Follow up on protection cases and provide refugees counselling and feedback on the status and processing of individual cases.
Assist in preparation of project related reports.
Assist in organization and facilitation of Community-Based activities including empowerment
Assist in protection mainstreaming by providing insight in protection interventions for vulnerable refugees.
Participation in protection co-ordination meetings
Facilitate establishment of community-based protection mechanism and support for the vulnerable persons with specific needs
Assist in sensitizing the refugee community on COVID-19 risk mitigation and preventive measures.
Ensure ongoing case management and documentation of protection violations
Produce accurate, detailed and timely reports highlighting objectives, achievements and impact on project activities.
Ensure weekly, monthly and quarterly reports are analyzed, compiled and submitted to the Legal Protection Manager for sharing.
Update protection cases in the Case Management System (CMS)
Performing other duties as and when required
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Social Work, Gender Studies, Community Development Studies and/or other related fields of study.
Minimum of 1-2 years’ previous job experience related to refugee protection.
Demonstrated experience working directly with refugees who are PSNs.
MUST have a demonstrated understanding of key principles of community engagement.
Good knowledge of human rights and protection mainstreaming principles.
Training and capacity building experience, particularly using participatory techniques for training related to refugee protection.
Computer literacy is a must, with strong knowledge of Access, Excel and Word.
Ability to work in a team, maintain confidentiality and respect for diversity, uphold integrity, respect and accountability.
Knowledge on proposal writing and fundraising.
Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision in a culturally diverse team.
Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
Ability to maintain one’s composure while under pressure.
Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Population.
Knowledge in PSEA and Anti-Fraud.
Apply via :
hias.hrmdirect.com
