The primary responsibility of the Locum Community Navigator (LCN) is to provide language interpretation and to assist the organization in providing information and timely support to refugees and asylum seekers towards their self-reliance.
Duties and responsibilities:
Provide language interpretation and translation.
Participate in community education as directed by RefugePoint.
Provide accurate and timely information to refugees and migrants.
Build and maintain positive relationships with refugee communities
Participate in community mobilization as directed by RefugePoint.
Accompany clients and guide them to access certain services when called upon.
Provide relevant community updates to RefugePoint.
Participate in training and capacity-building programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
Attend to any other duties assigned by the line supervisor.
Requirements:
Be a resident of Nairobi and its environs in locations where refugees live
Be fluent in English, Kiswahili, and other languages spoken by refugees
Must hold a UNHCR mandate refugee certificate, Government alien card and/or recent Government verification documents
Must have a minimum of secondary school education
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Desired:
Post-secondary school training e.g. in health, community development, counseling, business administration etc.
Experience in community work
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